Stocks Rise Sharply On Citigroup Profit News

Stocks rise sharply on Citigroup profit news

The Dow soars more than 300 points after the banking company reports that it was profitable through the first two months of the year. Other financial stocks also gain. Good news from a bank -- finally -- is sending the stock market to its best gain this year.

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