
U.S. stocks closed up amid volatile trading on upbeat economic reports amid ongoing concerns over Syria.
Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 23.65 points at 14,833.96.
S&P 500 added 6.80 points at 1,639.77. Among key S&P sectors, consumer discretionary and financials closed up, while telecom shares lagged.
Nasdaq composite rose 22.74 points to 3,612.61.