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Stocks advance on upbeat economic reports (AP)
Upbeat economic data lifted stocks Friday, placating a market pummeled a day earlier by concerns about housing and the financial sector.
Wall Street rises after data eases economic jitters (Reuters)
Stocks rose on Friday as a slew of economic reports showing stronger-than-expected consumer sentiment and new home sales calmed nerves about growth and the corporate profit outlook.
Asia down, Europe markets mixed (AP)
World markets were mixed Friday, as an overnight drop on Wall Street and more concerns about the U.S. housing and financial sectors led many investors to take profits after a recent rally.
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