Wall St ends up

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 78.41 points, or 0.65 per cent at 12,097.83,

despite report that all 17 euro zone nations were told their ratings will be put on downgrade watch by the S&P.

The S&P 500 added 12.80 points, or 1.03 per cent at 1,257.08.

Most S&P sectors finished higher, led by financials and techs

The Nasdaq gained 28.83 points, or 1.10 per cent, at 2,655.76.