Money | Dow Jones Dow Rises 51 on 3M News Street swings back from losses By Nick McMaster Posted Dec 9, 2009 3:07 PM CST Copied Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, April 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Stocks posted solid gains today, swinging back from earlier losses as worries over sovereign credit faded and 3M gave the Dow a boost after being upgraded to "buy" by Citigroup, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow gained 51 points to close at 10,337. The Nasdaq added 11 points, settling at 2,184. The S&P 500 rose 4 points, closing at 1,096. Read These Next Here's what to expect this week from Hurricane Erin. Grief-stricken Aubrey Plaza opens up to Amy Poehler. Popular author has no plans to stop donating, even if it means jail. Not something you usually find while unpacking during a move. Report an error