Indices ended mixed on Monday. Home Depot, Travelers, and Procter & Gamble led gainers on the Dow. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq shed some points. Apple led the Nasdaq’s descent. Brands made mixed moves on a variety of economic news. Retail sales were up in March. The Commerce Department said total sales increased by a more-than-expected 0.8%, from a downwardly revised 1% in February. On another note, crude oil tacked on 10 cents to settle at $102.93 a barrel. Looking ahead, monthly housing starts data and quarterly earnings reports from Yahoo, Intel, and IBM will be issued tomorrow.
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