Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:26:17 GMT
S&P 500 index rallies on jobs data
S&P 500 index rallied on Thursday as investors anticipated news the jobless claims fell to a three-year record low in January while housing starts surged. US benchmark jumped 1.1% or 14.81 points and finished at 1,358.04 with all 10 sectors posting gains. J.M. Smucker tumbled 8% after its net income and revenue missed estimates. The company raised prices for Jif