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Stocks end lower despite better view from Fed
Quick ReadImproved outlook from the Fed isn't enough to restart stock market's rally
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NEW YORK (AP) — Investors were encouraged by the Fed's latest improved assessment of the economy, but not enough to propel the Dow Jones industrial average past 10,000.
Stocks closed lower Wednesday as a brief rally followed the Fed's economic statement and then faded. The Dow came within 82 points of crossing 10,000 for the first time since October, but ended the day with a loss of 81.
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