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Reports give markets a lift ahead of jobs data

September 3, 2010

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Stocks rose after reports on housing and jobs indicated the economy continues to grow. Markets also got a lift as retailers reported a rise in August same-store sales, beating forecasts. But trading was somewhat muted ahead of a monthly report on employment due today. Traders want to see if jobs data “provides more of a rescue or a shark attack,’’ ... (Full article: 63 words)

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