US stocks start higher on earnings, jobless claims By: CNBC.com News April 17, 2014 at 09:30 AM EDT Stocks rose on Thursday, extending gains into a fourth session, as companies including Goldman Sachs Group and UnitedHealth Group reported results. Read More >> Related Stocks: Chipotle Mexican Grill Goldman Sachs Group Sentinelone Inc Cl A UnitedHealth Group Yahoo