Stocks Post a Slight Gain As Oil Prices Fall

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Another sharp drop in oil prices helped Wall Street overcome profit-taking and extend its rally to a third straight session Thursday. The major indexes posted modest gains in a heavily traded session.

Concern over China's decision to raise its benchmark interest rate pressured materials and energy stocks as investors worried about slower demand from the world's fastest-growing economy. However, the move also encouraged selling in oil.

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Stocks Post a Slight Gain As Oil Prices Fall

Oil prices dropped past $51 per barrel, continuing Wednesday'...

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