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U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as economic data and the renomination of Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke reassured investors and offset concerns about red ink in the federal budget.

U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as economic data and the renomination of Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke reassured investors and offset concerns about red ink in the federal budget.

Larger-than-expected improvements in U.S. housing prices and consumer confidence on Tuesday lent new weight to signs the economy is emerging from the longest and deepest recession since the 1930s.

Stocks surged to 2009 highs on Friday after a surprising increase in existing home sales offered solid evidence of a recovery and positive comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke bolstered optimism about the economy.

Stocks advanced on Wednesday as a strong rebound in oil prices boosted investors' confidence in the market's run-up, sending major indexes up close to 1 percent.

Stock indexes turned higher on Wednesday, erasing earlier losses on strength in crude oil prices after a surprising drawdown in oil stocks.

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Tuesday, a bounce from Monday's decline, as investors braced for data on new housing starts.

Asian stocks tumbled to their lowest level in over two weeks on Monday as investors raked in profits amid gloomy U.S. consumer data and a growing belief that market valuations had overtaken economic fundamentals.

Stocks rose on Thursday as better-than-expected earnings by Wal-Mart Stores Inc helped offset disappointing government numbers on retail sales and jobs.

U.S. stocks powered higher on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve said it saw signs of a more stable economy.

U.S. stocks added to gains on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve said it saw signs of a more stable economy, while an upbeat report from chip equipment maker Applied Materials boosted technology shares.

Stocks gained on Wednesday ahead of a key announcement by the Federal Reserve, led by technology and homebuilding shares after positive earnings reports.

U.S. stocks slid more than 1 percent on Tuesday after an unexpectedly large drop in inventories at wholesalers raised doubts about an economic recovery and bank shares skidded after a prominent analyst warned that fundamentals for the industry have not improved.

Stocks fell on Monday, led by retailers, as investors booked profits following a four-week rally, though losses were limited by strong July sales at McDonald's Corp .

U.S. stocks fell on Monday, led by retailers, as investors booked profits following a four-week rally, though losses were limited by strong July sales at McDonald's Corp .

Stock index futures slipped on Monday as investors paused to book profits after a sharp four-week run-up.

Stocks rallied on Friday, pushing the Standard & Poor's 500 to a 10-month high as the July jobs report was less bleak than feared and underpinned hopes the economy was on track for recovery.

Stocks shot up on Friday, pushing the S&P 500 to a 10-month high, as stronger-than-expected July non-farm payroll data underpinned hopes that the economy was on track for recovery.

U.S. stocks advanced on Friday after stronger-than-expected non-farm payroll data lifted investor optimism and pushed the S&P 500 to a 10-month high.

Stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Friday, as investors braced for key monthly jobs data.

U.S. retailers reported their 11th straight month of sales declines in July as shoppers continued to search for bargains and basics in the downturn.