Major U.S. stock-indexes higher on Monday as prices of oil and other commodities surged, pointing to an uptick in investors' risk appetite following a rout in global markets. The recovery in commodity prices comes on the heels of recent data pointing to a strengthening of the U.S. economy, which has helped stabilize the market.

All Dow stocks in positive area (30 of 30). Top looser - UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH, +3,44%).

All S&P sectors in positive area. Top gainer - Basic Materials (+2,8%).

At the moment:

Dow 16578.00 +220.00 +1.34%

S&P 500 1939.25 +24.75 +1.29%

Nasdaq 100 4224.50 +63.50 +1.53%

Oil 33.47 +1.72 +5.42%

Gold 1210.90 -0.20 -0.02%

U.S. 10yr 1.76 +0.01