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 Trump "never heard" that "shylocks" is offensive. A space capsule carrying ashes of 160 people crashed in the ocean. Trump signs bill as protesters gather. A lesson in minding your own business ... at 30,000 feet. Report an error