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Wall St defensive stocks provide support

By Kiran Stacey in New York

Published: July 6 2009 13:54 | Last updated: July 6 2009 22:14

Defensive stocks spurred a late rally on Wall Street to turn US equities positive on Monday following the previous session’s heavy falls.

Multinational brand names fared well as investors remained in a cautious mode ahead of the start of earnings season this week.

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