Money | Dow Jones Dow Up 30 on Dubai Rescue Exxon down 4.7% after XTO Energy acquisition By Nick McMaster Posted Dec 14, 2009 3:10 PM CST Copied The statue of George Washington in front to Federal Hall is juxtaposed with the 86th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree that was illuminated during ceremonies Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Stocks posted solid gains off the news that Abu Dhabi had given Dubai $10 billion to head off its credit woes, soothing worries of a sovereign default, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow rose 29.55 points to close at 10,501.05. The Nasdaq gained 21.79, closing at 2,212.10. The S&P 500 added 7.70 to settle at 1,114.11. Read These Next RIP Corporation for Public Broadcasting, 1967-2025. Want to teach in Oklahoma? Prep for an 'America First' test. Paula Deen announces an abrupt closure. After jobs report, Trump fires BLS boss. Report an error