Markets Moving Higher; But So Do Jobless Claims

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving The Markets Major U.S. market indexes moved higher as Janet Yellen, likely to win confirmation for the top post at the Federal Reserve, said the economy continues to need monetary support, bolstering expectations for prolonged stimulus measures.  The S&P 500 rose 0.5% to 1,790.62 while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4% to 15,876.22. …