Stocks rise on economic hopes and holiday bargains (Reuters)

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Stocks rise on economic hopes and holiday bargains
    (Reuters)

 

<p>You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginReuters - Stocks rose in a holiday-shortened session on Wednesday after a barrage of economic data signaled the economy was weak, but not as bad as feared, while the fall in crude oil prices and bargain hunting helped retail and airline stocks.</p><br clear="all"/>


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