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Stocks have been on the rise for the past 10 days or so. Today the Dow jumped 200 points, lifting it above 9,000 for the first time since January. Was it because of better-than-expected quarterly earnings? More encouraging unemployment and housing data? The result of increased confidence the recession is over and we're well on our way to economic recovery? Free free to take your pick. [WSJ, CNN]