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Originally published Monday, February 14, 2011 at 1:24 PM

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Summary Box: Copper rises on jump in China imports

COPPER SHINES: Copper prices rose Monday after China reported a jump in imports of the metal used largely in manufacturing. The report bolstered expectations of stronger demand for commodities such as copper, oil and agriculture products.

By The Associated Press

The Associated Press

COPPER SHINES: Copper prices rose Monday after China reported a jump in imports of the metal used largely in manufacturing. The report bolstered expectations of stronger demand for commodities such as copper, oil and agriculture products.

ENERGY SUPPLIES: Benchmark crude fell to its lowest level in 12 weeks as traders weighed growing U.S. oil supplies against unrest in the Middle East. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 77 cents to settle at $84.81 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Other energy contracts settled higher.

MIXED BAG: Wheat rose while corn and soybeans fell.

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