The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, rising about 7 points, held back by losses in Boeing ( BA ), UnitedHealth Group ( UNH ) and Dow ( DOW ). In economic news, the consumer price index rose 0.4% in March, compared with a 0.3% gain that was expected and the previous month's 0.2% rise, according to data compiled by Econoday. On Thursday, producer price data will be released along with initial jobless claims.