May 7- Dollar Tree Inc:. For a summary of rating and price target changes on U.S. companies: Reuters Eikon users, click on RCH/US Reuters 3000 Xtra users, double-click RCH/US Reuters Station users, click. 1568.
The past five years haven't been the brightest for the economy or consumers, but that hasn't held back retail stocks. It's been the consumer that has led the way for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since the Oct. 9, 2007, closing peak for the blue chip index, with two retailers landing among the top five performers since that time.
*Fed chief reaffirms support for easy monetary policy. NEW YORK, Feb 27- U.S. stocks rose 1 percent on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke remained steadfast in his support of the Fed's stimulus policy and data pointed to economic improvement.
*Fed chief reaffirms support for easy monetary policy. NEW YORK, Feb 27- Wall Street rose on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke reaffirmed his support of the Fed's stimulus policy, the latest U.S. earnings showed strength and an Italian bond auction drew ample demand, reassuring investors.
*Italy bonds, European stocks up after Italy bond auction. NEW YORK, Feb 27- Wall Street opened little changed as investors awaited a second round of testimony in Congress by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for clarity on the longevity of the Fed's economic stimulus program.
Feb 27- Dollar Tree Inc posted a bigger-than-expected increase in quarterly profit on Wednesday after shoppers spent more in its stores and the chain controlled costs, and its shares rose more than 5 percent to their highest level since October.