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Dow Rebounds, Gains 51

Modest September rally continues after Monday slump

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 22, 2009 3:18 PM CDT

(Newser) – Stocks today saw more of the small but steady gains that have marked an unusually strong September, the Wall Street Journal reports. After yesterday's pullback, financials, and particularly insurers, saw gains: MBIA rose 22.3%, and rival AMBAC Financial gained 15.2%. Oil pushed up... Read full story »

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