US stocks: Investors seek more signs of stronger economic recovery


NEW YORK: Stock bulls may hit the pause button again this week if a wave of earnings due from marquee names such as Exxon Mobil and a slew of economic data offer no fresh incentives to extend Wall Street’s seven-month rally.

Even though the profits that have come in so far have proven surprisingly strong, US stocks have made very little headway as investors search for more definitive signs that the economic recovery is gaining strength.

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