U.S. Stocks Rise, Led by Energy Shares; Exxon Mobil, H&R Block Advance

(Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks gained after a jump in
oil prices lifted energy producers and investors speculated
companies in the financial services and automotive industries
may be acquisition targets.

Exxon Mobil Corp., the largest oil producer, led the
Standard & Poor's 500 Index higher. H&R Block Inc., the biggest
tax preparer, had its steepest gain since last November after
UBS AG said it may receive a leveraged buyout bid.


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