Summary Box: Stocks finish mixed but major indexes hold most of gains over relief about Europe
By APWednesday, May 12, 2010
Summary Box: Stocks end mixed a day after rally
QUIET FINISH: Stocks fluctuated Tuesday but ended mixed, a day after surging on relief over a plan to help European countries struggling with their debts. The Dow Jones industrials fell 37 after jumping 405 on Monday.
DIGESTION PERIOD: The market shifted directions while traders tried to determine where stocks should go now that concerns about debt in places like Greece have eased.
ECONOMIC FOCUS: With fewer pressing questions about Europe, traders examined other economic news. The government said inventories held by wholesalers rose. Sales jumped in a sign of improving demand.
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