Stocks are jumping as oil tumbles into the midterms and tech rebounds. Cheaper crude plus a tech bounce is a relief trade, not a regime change. Watch whether oil stays down and tech holds leadership i

What happened: Stocks jumped as oil prices fell sharply, with tech shares rebounding. Investors braced for a packed week of earnings results, jobs reports and the upcoming midterm elections. Why it matters: The drop in oil prices and the tech rebound came as investors positioned for a heavy week of earnings, jobs data and the midterm elections. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Stocks jumped as oil prices fell sharply, with tech shares rebounding. Investors braced for a packed week of earnings results, jobs reports and the upcoming midterm elections.

The drop in oil prices and the tech rebound came as investors positioned for a heavy week of earnings, jobs data and the midterm elections.