Strong Earnings, European Uncertainty Help Boost U.S. Stocks

By Horizon Investments U.S. economic data for the week was mixed. Initial jobless claims were slightly higher than expected, but remained near historically low levels. Meanwhile, housing starts, inflation (CPI), the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s manufacturing business outlook survey, and the Empire State manufacturing survey (which assesses New York area manufacturing) were all weaker…Click to read more at ETFtrends.com.