“U.S. stocks surged Tuesday, lifted into a broad rally by improved sentiment about Europe’s debt situation and a jump in tech heavyweights,” Laura Mandaro reports for MarketWatch.
“The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) ended up 194.13 points, or 1.5%, to 13,115.54,” Mandaro reports. ” It was the Dow’s biggest point gain in a month, and all 30 components ended higher.”
Mandaro reports, “After lagging the most Monday, the Nasdaq Composite (COMP) ended up 54.42 points, or 1.8%, to 3,042.82. Apple Inc. (AAPL) gained 5.1% to $609.70.”
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