Los Angeles Times | Stocks rise, and oil prices surge Los Angeles Times Technology companies helped drive up U.S. stocks Wednesday, adding to the tech sector's market-leading gains this year. Banks rose as bond yields inched higher. Energy stocks got a boost from the price of crude oil, which climbed back above $70 a ... Wall Street climbs on oil rally after US exits Iran deal US STOCKS-Wall St rallies on higher oil after US quits Iran deal Energy companies lead US stocks slightly higher; oil surges |