Wall Street Ends Up Sharply After Fed Minutes

(Reuters) -- U.S. stocks closed higher on Wednesday and investors appeared positively inclined toward higher rates after minutes from the Federal Reserve October meeting showed a solid core of officials rallied behind a possible December rate hike. Central bankers at the October policy meeting also debated evidence the U.S. economy's long-term potential may have permanently shifted lower. The three major indexes added to earlier gains after the 2:00 PM ET Fed release and buying accelerated ahead...