
Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 180.05 points, or 1.58 per cent at 11,577.05 on improved sentiment over agreement to strengthen euro zone's rescue
The S&P 500 rallied 24.52 points, or 2.04 per cent at 1,225.38. All 10 S&P sectors finished in the black, led by banks and energy.
Nasdaq composite gained 42.51 points, or 1.63 per cent at 2,657.43.