NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Stocks rallied Tuesday, with the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 ending at new 18-month highs following the release of a better-than-expected existing home sales report that suggests a slow economic rebound.
The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) rose 103 points, or 1%, ending at 10,888.83, the highest close since 11,143.13 on Sept. 26, 2008.
The S&P 500 index (SPX) gained eight points, or 0.7%, and ended at 1,174.17, its highest close since 1,213.09 on Sept. 26, 2008.
The Nasdaq composite (COMP) rose 20 points, or 0.8%, ending at 2,415.24, its highest close since 2,416.98 on Aug. 18, 2008.
CNNMoney.com Market Report - Mar. 23, 2010
The Dow Jones industrial average (INDU) rose 103 points, or 1%, ending at 10,888.83, the highest close since 11,143.13 on Sept. 26, 2008.
The S&P 500 index (SPX) gained eight points, or 0.7%, and ended at 1,174.17, its highest close since 1,213.09 on Sept. 26, 2008.
The Nasdaq composite (COMP) rose 20 points, or 0.8%, ending at 2,415.24, its highest close since 2,416.98 on Aug. 18, 2008.
CNNMoney.com Market Report - Mar. 23, 2010