Brands Rise

Friday’s session ended with gains. American Express, Kraft Foods, and Verizon led the Dow’s ascent. Stocks rebounded heartily from early low levels in the wake of encouraging words from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.

Friday’s session ended with gains. American Express, Kraft Foods, and Verizon led the Dow’s ascent. Stocks rebounded heartily from early low levels in the wake of encouraging words from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.