The U.S. stock market bounced back on Thursday and made history. After several volatile days with huge swings in both directions, the Dow finished Thursday up 369 points. Combined with Wednesday's 619-point rally, it's the best two-day point gain for the Dow in its history, surpassing the previous record set in 2008. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both posted gains above 2% Thursday. U.S. energy stocks were some of the biggest winners. Energy sector stocks gained 6% overall Thursday as oil prices soared over 10% and rose back over $42 a barrel. It was oil's best rally since 2009. Stocks of Halliburton (HAL), Baker Hughes ... (full story)