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3:05 PM Stocks have traded in a strongly positive range since midday, with NYSE advancers outnumbering decliners 3-to-1 (but substantially higher volume on the downside). With an hour to go, the Dow +1.3% to 10,234; S&P 500 +1.5% to 1,091; Nasdaq +1.1% to 2,208. Crude +3.9%. Natural gas -2.8%. Copper +4.5%. Gold +2.7%.