Sharp
gains in energy and materials stocks lifted the main U.S. indexes,
which are now on track to extend their winning streak to five straight
sessions.
The
S&P 500 index rose 4 points, or 0.2%, to 1,995, with seven of its
10 main sectors trading higher. Apart from the energy and materials
sectors, telecoms and health-cares stocks were also trading higher.
Technology stocks were the biggest laggards.
The benchmark index has reduced its year-to-date losses to 2% from nearly 10% earlier this year.
The
Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 60 points, or 0.4%, to 17,067. The
Nasdaq Composite was trading 6 points, or 0.1%, higher at 4,723.
Source : Marketwatch
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