Confidence index, Europe efforts send Dow, S&P up

NEW YORK - A jump in U.S. consumer confidence sent stocks mostly higher Tuesday. Investors were also encouraged by new efforts from European leaders to find more aggressive cures for the region’s debt crisis. Stocks started slightly higher and gained momentum after the Conference Board reported ...

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