Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:37:56 GMT
US stock markets climb supported by optimism over Europe
US equity markets ended higher on Friday as investors hoped for a positive outcome in Greek elections and awaited further actions regarding stimulus from global central banks. S&P 500 index added 1.03% or 13.74 points and finished at 1,342.84. Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.91% or 115.26 points and closed at 12,767.17. Nasdaq Composite soared 1.29% or 36.47 points and