
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 16.44 points at 14,840.95 on better-than-expected economic reports with gains limited by concerns over Syria.
S&P 500 edged up 3.21 points to 1,638.17.
Nasdaq composite rose 26.95 points to at 3,620.30.
Among the key S&P sectors, telecoms rallied, while energy fell.