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 Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. Turns out life on the California coast isn't always breezy. Report an error