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Nasdaq Spearheads Broad Gains
1The tech-heavy composite jumped 1.5% to a 4 1/2-year closing high on rising and above-average volume. The Philly Sox surged 4.2%, its best day in 10 months. The S&P 500 rose 1.2%. The small-cap S&P 600 rose 1.8%. Leading stocks firmed, but retailers were mixed on so-so sales data. Computers, Internets, builders, chemicals, steel and metal ores thrived. More on this page, B2
Inflation Reports Soothe Fears
2Consumer prices rose 0.1% in Oct. after Sept.'s spike, the Commerce Dept. said. The PCE deflator rose 3.3% from a year ago vs. Sept.'s 14-year-high 3.7%. The core PCE deflator rose just 1.8% vs. Oct. '04. Also, ISM's Nov. prices paid index fell sharply. But the 10-year Treasury yield rose for a 3rd straight day to 4.52% as traders bet on a March rate hike. More on this page, A2
Nov. Retail Sales Miss Forecasts
3Retailers' same-store sales rose 3.7% vs. a year ago, below views for the first time since July. Wal-Mart's comps rose 4.3%, though it offered modest Dec. guidance. Analysts said its big promotions lured shoppers from department stores, warehouse clubs and some luxury chains. Nordstrom, Kohl's and Federated missed views; Aeropostale and Ann Taylor soared. More on this page
Factory Activity Strong In Nov.