US stocks extend gains to a 5th day as tech companies rise
(WorldNews Business)

NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are up for the fifth consecutive day Wednesday as technology and high-dividend companies move higher. The gains are slight as retailers including jewelry and car parts sellers are falling and energy companies decline with oil prices. Investors are waiting for the Federal Reserve to release minutes from its meeting earlier this month. KEEPING SCORE: The Standard & Poor`s...