US Markets Climb on Drop in Jobless Claims and Retailers’ Rally (CMG, MSFT)
April 11, 2013 at 16:43 PM EDT
The major indices extended their gains on Thursday on a positive jobless claims report and forecasts for stronger retail sales. Gainers for the S&P included JC Penney Co (JCP) and Ross Stores (ROST), while technology stocks limited the Nasdaq after statements that PC sales dropped significantly in Q1. Microsoft (MSFT) and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) ended lower, Read the full article... Read the rest of US Markets Climb on Drop in Jobless Claims and Retailers’ Rally (CMG, MSFT) at InvestorGuide.com .