WRAL.com | Rising Oil and Solid Earnings Push the Market Higher New York Times ENERGY After dropping more than 3 percent Thursday, U.S. benchmark oil for April delivery jumped $1.76, or 4 percent, to $45.72 a barrel. Energy stocks rose far more than the rest of the market. The S&P 500's energy sector gained 2 percent. Brent crude ... US stocks rise on rebound in oil, strong company results |