Friday, December 12, 2014

U.S. Stocks Edge Higher Despite Other Worries

U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, cutting weekly losses, but euphoria over increased retail sales in November faded as oil fell to another five-year low and renewed worries of a government shutdown.

Stocks finished far off session highs, with Wall Street starting to dial back gains after crude dropped below $60 a barrel, and the pullback escalated amid efforts to block a spending bill in the House, sparking worries of the government closing.

“It’s a combination of oil dipping below key support levels and trepidation over Washington’s inability to get something accomplished,” said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at Wunderlich Securities.

CNBC

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