 The Associated Press | Wall Street rally defies odds, economic indicators The Miami Herald - By KEVIN G. HALL WASHINGTON -- For every argument that financial Armageddon is upon us, there's a day like Thursday that brings unexpected, welcome and steep gains on the stock market and a glimmer of hope for consumer confidence, even as economic ... Dow sees 911-point swing to close on third-biggest point gain on ... Tide Turns As Investors Dive Into Stocks |