World markets surge after Europe finds rescue plan

US stocks are closing with their second-biggest gain this year after European leaders announced a plan to rescue banks, relieve debt-burdened governments and restore investor confidence.

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Published: Sat 30 Jun 2012, 3:16 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 12:54 PM

Stocks and commodities rallied across the globe Friday after leaders in Brussels announced the crisis-fighting measures.

The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 278 points at 12,880 on the last trading day of the second quarter. The S&P 500 closed up 33 at 1,362. The Nasdaq finished up 86 at 2,935.

US stocks had a great month, but are down for the quarter because of steep losses in May. Economic data was weakening, and Spain’s banks were teetering on the brink.

About seven stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange. Volume was heavy at 4.39 billion shares.


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