Market Wrap

Sliding oil prices and portfolio-padding helped the Dow close up 17.69 at 8799.81, a 0.20 percent gain. The Nasdaq finished ahead 16.98, a 0.93 percent gain at 1835.68.

Sliding oil prices and portfolio-padding helped the Dow close up 17.69 at 8799.81, a 0.20 percent gain. The Nasdaq finished ahead 16.98, a 0.93 percent gain at 1835.68.