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World stock markets lifted by rise in US retail sales data

World stocks lifted by US retail sales data

Stocks vault higher after retail sales rebound in October; Weakening dollar lifts commodities

Stocks jump as retail sales rebound in October

Stocks post early gains after report showing boost in retail sales, overseas markets rally

Stocks rise early as retail sales rebound in Oct.

World stock markets remain higher after US retail sales data

World stocks remain higher after US retail sales

Strong auto demand pushes retail sales up in October, demand for other items remains weak

Retail sales rise 1.4 percent in October

WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in auto sales. But broader consumer spending remains under pressure, raising questions about the durability of the recovery.

Stocks set for higher opening ahead of busy week of economic data, retailers earnings

Stock futures point toward higher opening

NEW YORK — Stock futures pointed to a higher opening of trading Monday, but were slightly off their highs after a new report showed retail sales rebounded in October, lifted mainly by auto sales.

Retail sales likely increased in October with strength coming from rise in auto sales

Ahead of the Bell: Retail Sales

WASHINGTON — Retail sales are expected to show a slight advance in November, but consumers still appear hesitant to spend big, a major obstacle facing the economic recovery.

World stock markets rise ahead of US retail sales data; gold hits new record

World stocks buoyant ahead of US retail sales data