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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Oil Plunges; Stocks Gain

Markets shake off steep decline in housing prices

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(Newser) – The markets pulled out modest gains today on plunging oil prices, despite housing price indices that showed the biggest drop in 20 years, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow ended up 68.72 at 12,548.35, the Nasdaq up 36.57 at 2,481.24, and the S&P 500 up 9.42 at 1,385.35.

The oil market was due for a downturn, one trader said. The market "hits new contract highs, then consolidates for a week or so to build up a head of steam for another up move," he explained, adding that Thursday's release of inventory data could provide the impetus for prices to move up once again.

ReMax professional realtor Lisa LaRue previews a home for sale in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
ReMax professional realtor Lisa LaRue previews a home for sale in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, May 14, 2008.   (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
In this April 21, 2008 file photo, oil tankers are seen moored near the Chevron refinery in Richmond, Calif.
In this April 21, 2008 file photo, oil tankers are seen moored near the Chevron refinery in Richmond, Calif.   (AP Photo/Ben Margot, file)
A price reduced sign is posted at a home for sale in East Palo Alto, Calif., Monday, May 12, 2008.
A price reduced sign is posted at a home for sale in East Palo Alto, Calif., Monday, May 12, 2008.   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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