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US STOCKS-S&P 500 on Track for Best Week in Three Months

The S&P 500 inched higher on Friday in its best week in three months as two slightly softer economic reports, although curbing gains, were unable to shake the optimism over the U.S. economy that has helped drive stocks to near four-year highs.

Apple Store to Open in Harrods as New iPad Goes on Sale

Apple is set to open a new retail store in Harrods to coincide with the launch of the new iPad, tomorrow.

Going After Bank Post-stress Tests

In the carnage of the U.S. financial crisis, a familiar refrain echoed throughout Wall Street as the stock market tried to recover: "The market needs the banks for a healthy rally."