The market was headed for its second day of gains following a 203-point plunge in the Dow Tuesday, the first triple-digit loss for the index since the start of the year.
Stocks rose Thursday as a small increase in applications for unemployment benefits last week failed to dampen optimism over progress toward easing Greece's debt burden.
The Labor Department said early Thursday that the number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose slightly more than expected last week. The four-week average remained near a four-year low, however, and applications are down 14 percent since October. For the latest updates on the stock market, visit Stock Market Today For the latest updates PRESS CTR + D or visit Stock Market news Today
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