Dow up mildly on light trading
(NEWSER) - Stocks saw a modest uptick this morning, despite a consumer spending report seemingly designed to puncture post-holiday cheer. The Dow rose 40.93 points, while the S&P and Nasdaq added 3.86 and 5.81, respectively. But volume was extremely low, as many Wall Street denizens took the day off, meaning the moves may not be indicative of overall market sentiment, the Wall Street Journal cautions. More»
