NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 260.04 points, or 0.50 percent, to 52,475.20 in early trading Monday, rebounding from a sharp decline at the end of last week.

The blue-chip index had closed Friday at 52,215.16, down 652.82 points, or 1.23 percent. That session marked the end of a mixed week in which the Dow posted a modest weekly gain while the broader market faced pressure from technology shares and other factors.

Monday's early advance followed futures that pointed higher overnight. Trading volume remained moderate as the session developed, with investors assessing a calendar that includes corporate earnings reports and a Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the week.

Friday's losses were broad, with most Dow components ending lower. Energy shares provided some support as oil prices rose amid concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East. Telecommunications stocks........

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