US stocks closed higher, with the Nasdaq up for eight consecutive days, the Dow and S&P up for seven consecutive days, with the Dow up 0.17%, the Nasdaq up 0.90%, and the S&P up 0.28%; Most large technology stocks rose, with Amazon and Intel rising more than 2%; Precious metals and energy stocks generally fell, while Cordelun Mining and Schlumberger fell more than 5%; International oil prices have plummeted by over 4%.