US MARKET BREAKING NEWS

1. Stocks gained at the open Friday as concerns over the euro zone eased amid expectations that long-standing issues in Greece and Italy could finally be tackled.

All 30 Dow components opened higher, led by Disney and Hewlett-Packard.

2.  Consumer Sentiment Better Than Expected in November, Reuters/U. of Michigan Index at 64.2

 

3. Stocks traded near session highs Friday, extending their gains for a second session, amid signs of stabilization in the euro zone and after a better-than-expected consumer report.

All 10 S&P sectors rallied, led by consumer discretionary.


4. Stocks finished sharply higher Friday, extending their gains for a second session, amid signs of stabilization in the euro zone and after a better-than-expected consumer report.
All three major averages are now in positive territory for 2011.