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Oil Prices Rise; Dow Up 91

Low-volume session sees modest advances in energy, financials

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(Newser) – Stocks enjoyed modest gains today as a jump in oil prices lifted energy firms, the Wall Street Journal reports. Crude futures rose $2.33, to $71.49 a barrel; Exxon shares gained 2.39%. Financials also saw advances, led by Sallie Mae, which jumped 8.2% on new government terms for student-loan pricing contracts. The Dow closed up 90.99 at 8,529.38. The Nasdaq rose 5.84, settling at 1,844.06, and the S&P 500 gained 8.33 to 927.23.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in this undated file photo.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in this undated file photo.   (Getty Images)
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange moments before the closing bell in this undated file photo.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange moments before the closing bell in this undated file photo.   (Getty Images)
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