 BBC News | US stocks edge up, euro slips on ECB comments Reuters U.S. stocks edged higher in choppy trading but traders kept an eye on Washington and negotiations to avert some $600 billion of tax hikes and spending cuts scheduled to start in January if Congress fails to reach an agreement on deficit reduction ... European Stocks Advance to 18-Month High on US Optimism MARKET COMMENT: Europe Stocks Closer U.S. Stocks Rise as Apple Rebounds; Treasuries Gain, Euro Slides |
