U.S. stocks close with biggest one-day gain in four months
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Markets rallied around the world on the Bank of Japan's surprise move.
U.S. stocks joined an advance in global equities, while bonds rallied as the Bank of Japan's unexpected monetary stimulus boosted confidence that central banks remain vigilant of slowing economic growth. The yen tumbled, while oil gained.
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index extended gains throughout the
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