Friday, April 13, 2007

US STOCKS-Indexes flat as data offsets M&A

(Reuters) - NEW YORK, April 13 - U.S. stocks were little changed on on Friday as signs of eroding consumer confidence offset optimism about a possible buyout of student-loan company Sallie Mae and positive earnings news.

Blue chips rose after drug maker Merck & Co. raised its forecast for profits and conglomerate General Electric Co. reported higher profit and reaffirmed its outlook.


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