Wall St ends up on euro optimism

U.S. stocks closed up overnight following report that the G20 is considering a USD600 billion IMF lending program to euro zone

Investors were also closely waiting for the key EU summit later in the week.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 46.24 points, or 0.38 percent, to close at 12,196.37.

The S&P 500 added 2.54 points, or 0.20 per cent at 1,261.01. Among key S&P sectors, financials rallied, while energy shares fell.

Nasdaq composite slipped 0.35 points, or 0.01 per cent at 2,649.21.