
U.S. stocks close up across the board on positive comments from central banks around the world and U.S consumer confidence index at highest level in past five years.
Dow Jones Industrial Average posted triple-digit gain of 106.29 points to close at 15,409.39.
S&P 500 rose 10.46 points, to close at 1,660.06. Most key S&P sectors closed higher, led by banks and energy stocks, while telecoms and utilities shares fell.
Nasdaq composite advanced 29.74 points, to end at 3,488.89.