Dow jumps on auto news

The Dow Jones jumped more than 183 points to close at 8,668.39. The S&P 500 climbed 21.22 points to 890.64. The Nasdaq was up 40.38 points to 1,550.70. Crude oil closed down at $39.03 a barrel. Makaiya Brown reports from New York.

Reuters | December 30, 2008

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