Blue chips up as McDonald's, Pfizer gain
7th Sep 2005, 18:53 GMT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. blue chips edged up on Wednesday as fast-food chain McDonald's Corp MCD.N rose on a brokerage upgrade and Pfizer Inc. PFE.N climbed on hopes of a favorable ruling for its inhaled insulin treatment.
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