The Dow Jones industrial average Hit New 6 Year High

The Dow Jones industrial average ended up 71.24 points, or 0.63 percent, at 11,354.49, its highest close since January 19, 2000. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index closed up 3.67 points, or 0.28 percent, at 1,305.41. The Nasdaq Composite Index finished up 3.33 points, or 0.14 percent, at 2,333.63.