Investors Remain Positive after Stronger Manufacturing Report
February 18, 2010 at 17:00 PM EST
Stocks extended gains for the third consecutive day after a positive manufacturing report added momentum to a choppy session. Stocks initially waffled around as investors worried about Wal-Mart’s cautious outlook. A firmer dollar also put pressure on commodity prices, which added volatility to the session. The dollar eventually turned mixed, allowing some energy stocks to [...]