Positive economic reports help send stocks higher
BY Staff and Wire reports
Friday, November 30, 2012
11/30/12 at 4:42 AM
Some economic reports brightened the mood Thursday on Wall Street, sending stocks modestly higher.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 36.71 points to close at 13,021.82.
Investors were encouraged by a higher estimate of third-quarter U.S. economic growth, an increase in home sales and a drop in claims for unemployment benefits.
The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 6.02 points to 1,415.95. The Nasdaq composite index gained 20.25 points to 3,012.03.
