NEW YORK (TheStreet) — The major U.S. equity averages were holding steadfast in positive territory early Friday afternoon as the European Central Bank pursued measures to boost banks on the continent and a growth package was put forth at a “mini” European summit in Rome.
The news provided a measure of relief for investors still digesting earlier statements from U.S. central bank officials that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to pursue any aggressive measures to stimulate the economy in the near term.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was gaining 44.4 points, or 0.35%, at 12,618. The S&P 500 was rising more than 4 points, or 0.37%, at 1330, and the Nasdaq was ahead by 18.8 points, or 0.66%, at 2878. …
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