NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising Tuesday as the price of oil soars, sending energy companies higher. Microsoft, Facebook and Google's parent company, Alphabet, all posted solid gains. Bond prices had fallen sharply since the election over worries that President-elect Donald Trump's spending plans would lead to higher inflation. Energy companies led the market higher as oil prices jumped. Equity One will combine with Regency Center in a deal that combines two real estate investment trusts that own shopping centers. The investor has avoided the volatile industry in the past, but disclosed stakes in each company in a form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Retail sales climbed 0.8 percent in October as consumers spent more money on cars and home and garden supplies, among other types of products. JD.com said expects to sell its stake in the company and that JD Finance will be owned solely by Chinese investors. Auto parts retailer Advance Auto Parts reported better sales than investors were expecting, and its stock leaped $23.26, or 16.3 percent, to $166.17.