Wall St ends near highs

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 181.19 points, or 1.41 per cent at 12,986.58
after recent sell-offs, boosted by stronger China's GDP growth prospects and amid hopes for more monetary easing.
S&P 500 surged 18.86 points, or 1.38 per cent to 1,387.57.
All 10 S&P finished in positive territory, led by materials and energy.
The Nasdaq gained 39.09 points, or 1.30 per cent to 3,055.55.