Dow Jones Industrial Average Swings Higher on Oil Rebound

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Feb 3, 2016 at 4:27 PM

It was another wild ride for U.S. stocks today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) flirted with triple-digit gains and losses, but ultimately resolved to the upside. Traders weighed strong jobs data against unexpected weakness in the services sector, but a huge rebound in crude oil tipped the scale in the bulls' favor.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA - 16,336.66) added 183.1 points, or 1.1%, as oil interest Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) led 21 of the 30 blue-chips higher with a 5.2% gain. McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) led the losers, dropping 2% for the day.

The S&P 500 Index (SPX - 1,912.53) edged 9.5 points, or 0.5%, higher, while the Nasdaq Composite (COMP - 4,504.24) couldn't claw its way into positive territory, giving up 12.7 points, or 0.3%.

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX - 21.65) slipped just 0.3 point, or 1.5%.

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Data courtesy of Trade-Alert

Commodities:

After a two-day slide, crude oil enjoyed a strong rebound today. A weaker dollar and hopes for global output cuts led traders to shrug off a significant rise in domestic oil inventories. March futures added $2.40, or 8%, to close at $32.38 a barrel.

Gold also managed a positive finish on a weak dollar and slow growth in the services sector, with futures on the malleable metal nearing a three-month high. Gold for April delivery finished the day up $14.10, or 1.3%, at $1,141.30 an ounce.

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