US equity close: Strong finish to the week

Stocks have closed on their highs for the day.

• S&P 500 +12.84 pts to 1515.26 +0.85% On the week -0.3%
• Dow Jones +117.93 pts to 13998.55 +0.85% On the week +0.1%
• Nasdaq +29.81 pts to 3161.30 +0.95% On the week -0.9%

First down week for the year in S&P but the strong rebound back through 1500 will be a relief to the QE chasing brigade.