Retailers reported better than expected February sales.
Stocks are holding on to their gains following mixed reports on home sales and factory orders.
Stocks have been higher Thursday after retailers reported better than expected February sales.
The number of buyers who agreed to purchase previously occupied homes fell in January.
The National Association of Realtors said its seasonally adjusted index of sales agreements fell 7.6 percent from December to January. Meanwhile, the Commerce Department said factory orders rose 1.7 percent in January.
Economists forecast a 1.8 percent increase.
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