U.S. stocks rise at oil prices edge higher

Mubasher: U.S. stock indices moved higher at the close of Monday's trading, boosted by the rebound of oil prices.

Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced by 0.12% or 21.57 points to close at 17,623.87 points.

Similarly, the S&P 500 index rose by 0.10% or 2.02 points to 2,051.60 points.
NASDAQ Composite Index added 0.28% or 13.23 points to 4,808.87 points.

NYMEX crude rose by 1.2% or $0.47 to $39.91 per barrel, while Brent crude gained 0.8% or $0.34 to $41.54 per barrel.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 21-Mar-2016 20:27 (GMT)