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Stocks climb again on Wall Street with hopes for stimulus

by AP Business Writers
| October 8, 2020 7:03 AM

Stocks rose for the second day in a row Thursday, reflecting hope on Wall Street that Washington can approve more aid for the economy and encouragement from a report that suggests the pace of layoffs is slowing a bit, even though it remains incredibly high.

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