Major U.S. stock-indexes rose on Monday, after euro zone finance ministers welcomed new Greek proposals for a cash-for-reform deal that could avert a debt default. Nasdaq rose to 5,159.36, surpassing the previous high of 5,143.32 it set last week. The Eurogroup, however, remained cautious and said the proposals required detailed study and it would take several days to determine whether they can lead to an agreement.

Almost all of Dow stocks in positive area (29 of 30). Top looser - Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO, -0.03%). Top gainer - Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK, +1.71%).

All S&P index sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Healthcare (+1,4%).

At the moment:

Dow 18079.00 +168.00 +0.94%

S&P 500 2119.00 +21.25 +1.01%

Nasdaq 100 4547.75 +48.00 +1.07%

10-year yield 2.35% +0.08

Oil 59.67 -0.30 -0.50%

Gold 1185.40 -16.50 -1.37%