Gold Gains 1%; Bristol Myers Squibb Posts Upbeat Results
1. U.S. stocks rose, with Nasdaq up 2.24%. Demand for stocks is high. 2. Bristol Myers reported better-than-expected quarterly results. Their growth outlook is positive. 3. Gold prices increased by 1.1% to $3,330.70. This may affect metal investments. 4. U.S. natural gas stocks rose more than expected. This contrasts with falling home sales. 5. Asian markets closed mixed; Japan saw gains while China faced declines.