U.S. Stocks Rise, S&P 500 Hits Record; Wal-Mart, Dow Jones Gain

By Eric Martin
June 1 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks advanced on government reports that showed an improving economic outlook, crowning the week with America's equity benchmarks at record levels.
Indexes of commodities, energy, consumer and industrial shares touched all-time highs after companies hired last month at almost twice the pace in April and inflation climbed less than economists forecast. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's biggest retailer, rose the most in 19 months after saying it will buy back as much as $15 billion in stock. Dow Jones & Co. shares climbed to a six-year high on speculation Rupert Murdoch may raise his takeover bid.
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