Dow jumps nearly 650, erasing last week’s losses as investors shake off omicron worries

(CNBC) -- Stocks rallied to start to the week Monday, with the Dow erasing its losses from the previous week, as investors shook off fears around the emerging threat of the omicron variant of Covid-19.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped, while the Nasdaq Composite lagged, though it was still in positive territory. Here’s what was influencing the markets to start the week:

Shares linked to the economic reopening gained in Monday trading, including energy, industrials and airlines.

Read the full story ›

The post Dow jumps nearly 650, erasing last week's losses as investors shake off omicron worries appeared first on WND.