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Wall Street opens higher on economy bets, energy


    NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened slightly higher on Monday as signs of life in the global economy kept U.S. investors optimistic over the prospects of a recovery, and rising oil prices boosted energy shares.

    The Dow Jones industrial average gained 24.79 points, or 0.29 percent, to 8,463.18. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index rose 2.03 points, or 0.22 percent, to 920.93. The Nasdaq Composite Index added 4.17 points, or 0.23 percent, to 1,842.39.