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Stocks Moving Modestly Higher On Upbeat Earnings News - U.S. Commentary

Stocks have moved modestly higher in early trading on Tuesday, benefiting from a positive reaction to some upbeat earnings news. The major averages have all moved to the upside, offsetting the slim losses posted in the previous session. The major averages are currently posting modest gains, near their highs for the young session.

U.K. Inflation Eases To 7-Month Low

U.K. consumer price inflation slowed more-than-expected to a seven-month low in April on falling petrol and air fares, official data revealed Tuesday. The slowdown provides relief for consumers as it raises purchasing power, while it gives more scope for the central bank to ease monetary policy.

Obama To Deliver Speech On Counterterrorism Policies, Use Of Drones

President Barack Obama reportedly plans to deliver a much-anticipated speech on Thursday outlining his administration's evolving counterterrorism policies. Multiple news sources cited a White House official as saying that Obama will address the use of drones and plans to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay in a speech at the National Defense University.