
The S&P 500 index gained 1.3 per cent to 1,296.67 at closing on the New York stock exchange the highest it has closed in three weeks. Similarly, the DJIA also advanced by 1.2 per cent or 145.13 points to 12,188. US stocks on the S&P 500 gained as the news rolled in that European countries will collectively act to prevent Greece from defaulting on its payments. Another reason for the optimism on the boroughs was the earnings from Nike which were better than forecast.







