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Oil Prices Climb, and Tech Stocks Fall
U.S. stocks fell as a gain in oil prices and lower-than-estimated earnings at Dell spurred concern that a year-long drop in profits isn't over.

Stocks Rebound, Though Caution Remains the Watchword
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Stocks ended an up-and-down session moderately higher Wednesday as investors bought shares of energy, materials and consumer-staples companies but remained cautious about the financial sector.

Shares Are Mixed As Economic News Is Mixed
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- Wall Street ended mixed Tuesday as concerns about the path of Hurricane Gustav sent oil prices higher and offset a better-than-expected reading on consumer confidence.

Drop in Oil, Bargain Hunters Fuel Wall Street Rebound
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Stocks rebounded Thursday, rising sharply as oil prices fell and investors took advantage of bargains in financial stocks after two days of sharp declines.

Shares Rise Despite Late-Day Worries
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Wall Street advanced Monday but gave back some of its gains after crude oil prices pulled off their recent lows and the Federal Reserve said more banks are tightening lending standards.

Dow Retreats After 250-Point Gain To End Day in the Red
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- Wall Street gave up a sharp advance and turned moderately lower Tuesday after falling oil prices failed to calm nervousness about the economy and the financial sector.