ajor U.S. stock-indexes rose as results from Citigroup Inc. (C) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) bolstered optimism over corporate earnings, while data indicated growth is expanding enough to handle higher borrowing costs.
Most of Dow stocks in positive area (27 of 30). Top gainer - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS, +1.87%). Top loser - McDonald's Corp. (MCD, -0.71%).
Almost all S&P sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Technology (+0.7%). Top loser - Healthcare (-0.1%).
At the moment:
Dow 18127.00 +106.00 +0.59%
S&P 500 2135.25 +9.00 +0.42%
Nasdaq 100 4827.50 +31.50 +0.66%
Oil 50.17 -0.27 -0.54%
Gold 1253.40 -4.20 -0.33%
U.S. 10yr 1.77 +0.03