Wed, 01 May 2013 11:37:03 GMT
Dow up amid improvement in consumer confidence
U.S. blue chips climbed on Tuesday, as consumer confidence rose more than predicted in April. In addition, investors awaited new stimulus programs from central banks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index advanced 0.14% to 14,839.80 points as of 4:14 p.m. New York time. Among the gainers, The Walt Disney Co surged 1.8 to $63.00 and International Business Machines Corp added