U.S. stocks retreated from records as a selloff in health care overshadowed gains in energy. Crude oil was the winner of the day, rocketing higher on hopes of a production freeze deal between OPEC members. Crude closed at its best in two weeks. The energy sector was the best performer on markets Monday. Major oilers including Exxon Mobil (XOM) , Chevron (CVX) and ConocoPhillips (COP) were each higher. Sotheby's (BID) shot upwards after revenue fell far less than anticipated. Weaker sales were expected given lower agency commissions and a softer art market over the quarter. Delta Airlines (DAL) said 450 flights had been cancelled as of mid-afternoon after a technical snafu this morning caused its systems to go dark. The airline warned further delays and cancellations were a possibility.
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