U.S. Stocks Advance as Profits Overshadow Economic Reports

Business Week Thursday 26th May, 2011

May 26 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose for a second day as higher-than-estimated corporate profits at companies including Tiffany & Co. overshadowed data showing the economy grew at a slower rate than forecast and jobless claims unexpectedly rose.

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