U.S. stocks close higher on better-than-expected macro data
NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with technology shares regaining ground as investors parsed the latest macro indicators and Federal Reserve meeting minutes.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 129.47 points, or 0.26 percent, to 49,662.66. The S&P 500 added 38.09 points, or 0.56 percent, to 6,881.31. The Nasdaq Composite Index climbed 175.25 points, or 0.78 percent, to 2