Stocks advanced on improved econ data
Stocks advanced, with the S&P on its 5th day of gains after economic data showed a jump in retail sales and a drop in jobless claims. Analyst upgrades also lifted stocks, with Walt Disney +2.9% and Coca-Cola Co up more than 1%.
DJIA +47.38pts (0.46%) at 10444.14
S&P +4.18pts (0.37%) at 1122.97
Nasdaq +11.63pts (0.51%) at 2292.31