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    US stocks rise as banks gain, economic data eases recession fears

    Synopsis

    Bank stocks rise after major lenders cleared the Federal Reserve's annual stress test

    After a raucous first half of 2023, Wall Street is still wondering if recession is on the cardsAP
    File photo of a sign on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
    Wall Street opened higher on Thursday, as bank stocks rose after major lenders cleared the Federal Reserve's annual stress test, while economic data pointed to a resilient U.S. economy in the face of aggressive interest rate hikes.

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.91 points, or 0.01%, at the open to 33,854.57. The S&P 500 opened 1.92 points higher, or 0.04%, at 4,374.94, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.61 points, or 0.01%, to 13,592.36 at the opening bell.

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