Markets rose to fresh new highs as positive economic data and strong earnings results from energy stocks led the rally. The Dow closed above the 12,000 mark for the first time since June 2008 thanks to strong gains by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), Alcoa (NYSE:AA) and Pfizer (NYSE:PFE). The blue-chip index surged 148.23 points or 1.25% [...] (AA) Stock Market News for Feb 02, 2011 – Market News