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blog.optionsmentoring.com - 5/26/2009
Market Soars After Consumer Confidence Report
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10:30am (EST) The market got a huge lift this morning after consumer sentiment rose in May to the highest level since September. The number the Consumer Confidence Index reported surged to 54.9 from a revised 40.8 in April and that was a huge surprise. Wall Street had been bracing for a number ...
bloomberg.com - 5/26/2009
U.S. Economy: Consumer Confidence Jumps by Most in Six Years
— bloomberg.com — May 26 (Bloomberg) -- Confidence among U.S. consumers jumped in May by the most in six years,... fueling speculation the economy will recover later this year. The Conference Board’s sentiment index surged to 54.9, higher than forecast, according to ... (more) U.S. Economy: Consumer Confidence Jumps by Most in Six Years

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bespokeinvest.typepad.com - 5/27/2009
Consumer Confidence Auto, Home, and Appliance Surveys
— bespokeinvest.typepad.com — The market rallied yesterday after the Consumer Confidence report came in much better than expected. Within the... Conference Board's monthly confidence survey, they ask participants if they plan to buy an auto, home, or appliance at some point in the ... (more) Consumer Confidence Auto, Home, and Appliance Surveys
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