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Stocks Flat Ahead of TARP News

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(Newser) – Stocks barely moved at today's open as traders awaited details on which banks would get approval to repay TARP funds, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow climbed less than 20 points; Procter & Gamble fell 1.4% after announcing its succession plans. The Nasdaq rose 0.6% and the S&P added 0.3%, with a 1% boost in its energy sector. Texas Instruments was up 6% after increasing its forecast, and Treasury note yields fell.

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, June 1, 2009.
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, June 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Specialist Keith Davidson, who handles General Motors, watches President Obama on television on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, June 1, 2009.
Specialist Keith Davidson, who handles General Motors, watches President Obama on television on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Monday, June 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Traders gather at the post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange that handles General Motors, Monday June 1, 2009.
Traders gather at the post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange that handles General Motors, Monday June 1, 2009.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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