Energy stocks are jumping after a report that OPEC reached a deal

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US stocks, led by the energy sector, jumped with oil prices after a report that the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed to limit production in November.

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The energy sector gained 3.9%, the most among the S&P 500's 11 sectors at 2:28 p.m. ET. The benchmark index is up 8 points (0.39%), the Dow is up 89 points (0.48%), and the Nasdaq is up 6 points (0.13%).

Exxon shares rose 4%.

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