Wall Street rallied at opening, lifted by news that President Bush will announce a plan to support subprime mortgage borrowers and loosen credit conditions. Market sentiment was further boosted by optimism that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke might hint an interest-rate cut in his speech. Accredited Home Lenders soared 36% after Lone Star Funds said it will offer $214 million for the firm, which is 44% less than it first offered for the troubled lender. |