Another day of gains
Stock indices appreciated for the fourth time this week as speculation of a possible deal between Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO) and Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) overshadowed news of slow U.S. job growth. Among small caps, shares of EasyLink Services Corp. (Nasdaq: EASY) moved up on news of a buyout, while 21st Century Holding Company (Nasdaq: TCHC) fell sharply.
The Russell 2000 added 4.01 points, or 0.48 percent, to 832.88, less than a point below its record close on April 26. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed in record territory for the fourth day on a row, adding 23.24 points, or 0.18 percent, to 13,264.62.
The Russell 2000 added 4.01 points, or 0.48 percent, to 832.88, less than a point below its record close on April 26. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed in record territory for the fourth day on a row, adding 23.24 points, or 0.18 percent, to 13,264.62.
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