Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:41:30 GMT
US stocks close higher despite weak data
US stocks ended last November's session with mild gains despite lingering concerns over lack of progress in the US budget talks. Adding pressure on the US equities, Chicago PMI attained 50.4 in November, missing estimates of an expansion to 50.5. Moreover, personal spending unexpectedly declined in October, edging down 0.2% after a 0.8% increase in September. Weak data on consumer