The Dow Jones Industrial Average trimmed what was a ... Shares initially roared 9% higher in extended-hours trading. Microsoft rose more than 4% ahead of its conference call after posting earnings ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 776 points, or 1.8%, at 43,294. The S&P 500 was up roughly 111 points, or 1.9%, at 5,954. The Nasdaq Composite was up about 469 points, or 2.5%, near 19,514.

often sent only hours apart. All but five of the Dow Jones’ listed securities are gaining ground on Tuesday, with gains being led by 3M (MMM) leading the charge higher after a firm beat of Q4 ea ...