USA TODAY | US Stocks Rise as Surge in Oil Prices Lifts Energy Companies ABC News U.S. stocks are mostly higher in Friday trading as the price of oil jumps for the second time in three days. Energy companies are getting a boost. Retailers are struggling after some weak sales reports, and drug companies are losing ground. KEEPING ... Stocks jump as oil price surge boosts sentiment Stocks rise in early trading as oil prices climb Oil rally drives up global stocks |