MARKETS: Stocks rose broadly in morning trading on Wall Street Friday as investors look to end a turbulent week on a positive note.
Stocks rose broadly in morning trading on Wall Street Friday as investors look to end a turbulent week on a positive note.
Health care and industrial stocks also gained ground. Investors brushed off a weak forecast from agricultural equipment maker Deere, which gained 3.2%.The market's swings have been largely driven by two factors: developments in the U.S.-China trade dispute and investors jumping into bonds as they seek a safe place to park money amid growing concerns about the global economy.
Long-term bond yields edged higher. The yield on 10-year Treasury rose to 1.55% from 1.52% late Thursday.
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