Most U.S. stocks ended the week with losses, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched a small rise for the period thanks to gains on Friday in health care stocks and consumer-related shares. Tech shares were the biggest losers on the week.

Corporations selliing more debt, taking advantage of low rates to make acquisitions and buyback stock, sending yet another signal that credit markets are returning to normal.

Slump in construction hits demand for garbage removal and recycling.

Among the shares expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are those of Exxon, Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive.

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