U.S. stocks closed
slightly higher yesterday, Wednesday, due to stronger-than-expected data for the services sectors and jobs in the United States, but
the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreat affected Hewlett-Packard.
The Dow Jones industrial average DJI 12.48 points, or 0.09 percent, to close at 13494.84 points, the benchmark S & P 500 broader 5.22 points, or 0.36 percent, to 1450.97 points.
The Nasdaq Composite Index, which IXIC Technology 15.19 points, or 0.49 percent, to 3135.23 points.
The Dow Jones industrial average DJI 12.48 points, or 0.09 percent, to close at 13494.84 points, the benchmark S & P 500 broader 5.22 points, or 0.36 percent, to 1450.97 points.
The Nasdaq Composite Index, which IXIC Technology 15.19 points, or 0.49 percent, to 3135.23 points.
