U.S. stocks rise; S&P 500 hits intraday high By: MarketWatch March 06, 2014 at 10:00 AM EST The U.S. stock market rise, boosted by a report showing a larger-than-expected drop in weekly jobless claims ahead of payrolls data due on Friday. Read More >> Related Stocks: Children's Place Inc Costco Wholesale L Brands Standard & Poors 500 Staples Yum Brands