Dow 11,298.80 +59.52 (+0.53%) Nasdaq 2,294.22 +9.37 (+0.41%) S&P...

Dow 11,298.80 +59.52 (+0.53%)

Nasdaq 2,294.22 +9.37 (+0.41%)

S&P 500 1,251.88 +6.52 (+0.52%)


Stocks have opened markedly higher as financials lead the way. Though sentiment in the early action is generally optimistic, the key question will be whether the stock market can hold its gains through the close.

Financials are currently up 6.9%. The sector's best industry performers this session include thrifts and mortgages (+20.5%) and other diversified financial services companies (+12.7%).DJ30 +104.14 NASDAQ +25.26 SP500 +11.14 NASDAQ Adv/Vol/Dec 1636/151 mln/595 NYSE Adv/Vol/Dec 1976/142 mln/722