Friday, April 13, 2007

US STOCKS-Blue chips rise on higher earnings prospects

(Reuters) - NEW YORK, April 13 - U.S. blue-chip stocks gained on Friday, helped by higher profit outlooks from drug maker Merck & Co. and restaurant chain McDonald's Corp. .

A possible buyout of student-loan company Sallie Mae helped the broader market, along with higher first-quarter earnings from conglomerate General Electric Co. .


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