Dow, S&P 500 set new highs

U.S. stocks closed up, with Dow and S&P 500 setting new highs on upbeat economic reports.
Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 78.02 points to close at 15,548.54.
S&P 500 gained 8.46 points at 1,689.37. Most key S&P sectors closed up on energy and financials shares.
Nasdaq composite added 1.28 points at 3,611.28.