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Stocks Flat as Oil Surges

Case Schiller likely to throw this out of whack later

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 29, 2008 9:10 AM CST

(Newser) – Oil prices soared this morning, as Middle East tensions reached a fever pitch, but stocks barely budged, with the Dow rising a mere 1.83 points, while the Nasdaq and S&P moved up 0.44 and 5.18 respectively. Oil rose above $40 thanks... Read full story »

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