New York Times | Wall St. Gains, Despite Lackluster Energy Stocks and Retailers New York Times An early rally in United States crude oil prices evaporated. Benchmark crude fell 25 cents, or 0.6 percent, to close at $42.77 a barrel in New York. Brent crude, used to price international oils, slid 39 cents, or 0.9 percent, to close at $45 a barrel ... |