What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks eased into positive territory on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) closing up slightly.
Energy shares rose as crude oil prices approached the $50 mark; the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT: XLE) closed up 1.3%. Retail stocks were also strong, with the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEMKT: XRT) gaining 1.1%.
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