 Here's your market scoreboard report on WICC 600. I'm Frank Miller for Ron and Sana. Well, stocks closed modestly higher after a choppy session on Wall Street. Trading activity was a bit subdued today as traders continue to wait for closely watched inflation data set for release tomorrow. The Commerce Department's Personal Income and Spending Report includes some readings on inflation which are said to be preferred by the Federal Reserve. Reports expected to show a modest slowdown in the annual rate of consumer price growth.