Stocks are higher as University of Michigan consumer confidence reading is better than expected.
A slew of next-generation lighter-than-air flying machines promise to do amazing feats, though problems remain.
Strong cash flow is setting the stage for major payout hikes at these companies.
Who stands to gain -- and who doesn't -- from the president's new proposal?
Northrop Grumman upgraded to 'neutral' and Juniper upgraded to 'buy.'
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The blue-chip index finally has managed to erase the losses it recorded during the crisis. Here's what's driving the remarkable bull run.
Sequestration means defense spending may be reduced by some $46 billion a year. Wall Street seems to be betting that many of the cuts won't materialize. The gains come as stocks rebound from Monday's slump.
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