Summary Box: Stocks pare gains, end mixed (AP)
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DEALMAKING DAYS: Caterpillar Inc. and data storage company EMC Corp announced acquisitions Monday, giving investors a bullish sign that companies are no longer planning to hoard cash.
RETAIL SURPRISE: A spike in demand for automobiles helped push consumer spending dollars up to their highest levels in seven months, according to the Commerce Department.
DOLLAR GAINS STRENGTH: The dollar rose against an index of other currencies as investors flocked to safe assets. The euro fell 0.9 percent against the dollar amid continuing concerns that Europe will need to bail out Ireland.
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