EghtesadOnline: U.S. stocks rose and Treasuries declined as reports showing a gain in consumer sentiment and an increase in manufacturing offset a mediocre August employment report.

EghtesadOnline: A U.S. stock market that rose again to record highs on Friday on the back of a robust employment report will take its cues next week from a facet of the economy that also has shown signs of strength: the consumer.