Market breaking news 9/12/11

1. U.S. October Trade Deficit at $43.47 Billion, a Bit Lower Than Estimates.

2. Stocks edged higher at the open Friday after the euro zone agreed to take a big step forward 

in economic integration, but failed to deliver a convincing answer to investors worried about 

its ability to tackle threatening debt crises in Italy and Spain.

3. Stocks rallied Friday as Wall Street cheered a better-than-expected consumer sentiment 

and after the euro zone agreed to take a big step forward in economic integration. 

All major averages are poised to log a gain for the week. 

4. Stocks closed near their highs Friday, climbing steadily throughout the session, 

buoyed by a strong consumer sentiment report and as investors appeared

 to show relief after the euro zone's latest plan to solve its debt crisis.