Here Is When Stocks and Oil Will Stop Moving in Lockstep

The stock market has largely followed oil prices this year, most notably when both bottomed in February.
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The stock market has largely followed oil prices this year, most notably when both bottomed in February. For this trend to dissipate, oil needs to move closer to $55 to $60 a barrel, according to Jeffrey Carbone, co-founder and managing partner at Cornerstone Financial Partners. Prices West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark for oil, stand just shy of $50 a barrel, its highest level since June. The closely watched commodity has struggled to break out of the $45-$50 range, amid a glut of supply. TheStreet's Scott Gamm reports from Wall Street.