cw75 stock performance

The CW75 Index rose 2.5% for the week ending April 18, slightly ahead of broader markets indexes. Positive inflation data and earnings results from bellwether companies including Coca-Cola helped lift the overall stock market, analysts say. Cheap debt available to private equity funds has fueled buyouts, which have pushed up stock prices, media reports say. Lower oil prices also have helped to boost share prices, analysts say. Basic chemical stocks rose 4.7%, despite analysts’ reports saying first-quarter earnings will be down compared to strong year-ago...

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