Market recap: Stocks edged higher in a quiet session, as investors shook off good news (a big jump in McDonald's same-store sales) and bad news (political turmoil in Italy) alike. Stocks continue firmly stuck in a narrow range of 1,386-1,433 on the S&P, as everything is on hold pending a resolution to the fiscal cliff. Crude oil futures fell for a fifth straight session; gold climbed to $1,714.
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