The stock market regained some ground on Wednesday, as major benchmarks eased higher to make up for losses earlier in the week. Market participants kept their eyes on Washington, where written remarks from former FBI Director James Comey ahead of his hearing tomorrow drew plenty of attention but didn’t lead to a dramatic negative response on Wall Street. Financial stocks generally did well, while a drop in crude oil prices weighed on the energy sector. Several individual stocks put in solid showings, helping to add to positive sentiment.