U.S. stocks higher as rally extends; early close ahead

11:41 am ET Jul 3, 2007

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U.S. stocks higher as rally extends; early close ahead

NEW YORK
U.S. stocks were higher at midday Tuesday, stretching out the prior
day's rally as investors looked past declines in pending home sales and
factory orders to focus on a healthy flow of merger news.