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Economic reports give stocks a boost

By MATTHEW CRAFT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted: November 30, 2012 at 3:29 a.m.

Optimism that a budget deal will be reached in Washington sent stocks modestly higher Thursday. A pair of economic reports also brightened the mood.

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