Prices for gold, other metals rise as investor optimism grows amid CIT rescue, upbeat earningsNEW YORK — Prices for gold and other metals are rising in the wake of more upbeat earnings and news of emergency financing for troubled lender CIT Group. Gold closes above $900 for first time in weeks, rising for 2nd straight dayNEW YORK — Gold prices are higher, closing above $900 for the first time in three weeks as investors move some money back into the safe-haven investment while stocks waver on Wall Street. |