06 Feb 2009 | 09:30 US stocks manage a decent turnaround Stocks at Wall Street ended higher on Thursday, 05 January, 2009. Couple of better than earning reports helped stocks gain momentum which had otherwise had a slow start due to a weaker than expected guidance from Cisco Systems after yesterday's close. Economic reports dominated the first half today and all were almost in line with expectations pointing out towards an economy in recession. Financial and technology sectors contributed to the turnaround. After opening 103 points lower earlier in the day, The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended higher by 106 points at 8,063, the Nasdaq closed higher by 31 points at 1,546 and the S&P 500 closed higher by 13 points at 845. Indices managed a turnaround after reports hit the wires that Treasury Secretary Geithner is expected to unveil a comprehensive financial framework plan on next Monday. The traders ant...
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