A late rebound left US stocks modestly higher on Wall Street today as oil and gold prices tumbled and mild economic data lifted bonds from their recent lows.

US stocks dipped lower tonight despite a sharp drop in oil prices and new strength in the dollar as investors worried about the market’s ability to hold its gains after last week’s rally.

Stocks sank on Wall Street today as strong economic numbers were eclipsed by mixed corporate results, including disappointing earnings from JP Morgan Chase.