The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 38 points (0.3%) to close at 11,269, the S&P 500 Index rose 8 points (0.6%) to 1,232, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 19 points (0.9%) to 2,229. Crude oil fell $0.68 to $102.58 per barrel, and gold lost $34.70 to $757.30 per ounce, which is an 11-month low.
