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While you were sleeping: Comments boost stocks

The Dow rises to a record 15,434.50 and the S&P 500 hits a high of 1674.93.

World week ahead: central bank watch amid records

Wall Street seems destined to push to fresh highs again this week as investors continue to bet on an improving economic outlook.

While you were sleeping: US, EU data disappoints

But the outlook for the world's biggest economy remains upbeat, even though the latest figures fall short of expectations.

While you were sleeping: fresh records, billionaire Tepper bullish

Wall Street resumes its climb to new highs, underpinned by the confidence that central banks worldwide are supporting growth.

While you were sleeping: US consumer surprises

The Standard & Poor's 500 Index touches a fresh record as US retail sales unexpectedly rose in April, before giving up gains.

World week ahead: US retail sales, Europe, Japan GDP

The resiliency of Wall Street's record run so far this calendar year has left investors comfortable that there is room to extend the gains.