Investing.com - U.S. stocks were higher Thursday after data underscored the strength of the U.S. economy.
The DJI was up 0.39% at 10:45 ET. The S&P 500 rose 0.28%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite put on 0.23%.
U.S. Q4 GDP growth was revised up by more than expected, while jobless claims dropped less than forecast.
The dollar index moved above the 100 mark before falling back again.
Fed member Loretta {ecl-1336||Mester}} called for further rate hikes this year and a trimming of the bank's balance sheet.
Fellow Fed members Kaplan and Dudley are due to speak later in the session.
WTIl touched the $50 mark for the first time since March 10.
With valuations high, investors are looking to see if first-quarter corporate earnings justify them.