Shares of energy companies rose in volatile trading as investors rotated back into the sector.

The energy sector of the Standard & Poor's 500 was one of the leaders of the fourth-quarter rally. Momentum has faded in January, however, as investors rotate back into the technology sector.

Natural-gas prices fell as a drawdown in stockpiles was not as large as predicted


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