NEW YORK: US blue chip stocks ended slightly higher on Friday, completing five straight days of gains, but technology stocks ended flat as investors drew back after large gains this month.
Upbeat earnings and forecasts from companies like health insurer Cigna Corp underpinned the market, but problems at mutual fund company Putnam Investments punished the shares of its parent, insurance broker Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc.
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