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US stocks swing higher on ECB move US stocks swing to higher close on ECB stimulus plan
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(Close): US stocks swung to a higher close in the wake of the European Central Bank's announcement it plans to buy €60bn ($68.1bn) of bonds a month.(Close): US stocks swung to a higher close in the wake of the European Central Bank's announcement it plans to buy €60bn ($68.1bn) of bonds a month.
The Dow Jones was ended 259 points higher - or 1.5% - at 17,813.The Dow Jones was ended 259 points higher - or 1.5% - at 17,813.
The S&P 500 gained 31 points to 2,063, while the tech-focused Nasdaq index rose 82, or 1.8%, to 4,750.The S&P 500 gained 31 points to 2,063, while the tech-focused Nasdaq index rose 82, or 1.8%, to 4,750.
The euro dipped to an 11-year low against the dollar with the dollar rising more than 2% to 0.8802 euro cents.The euro dipped to an 11-year low against the dollar with the dollar rising more than 2% to 0.8802 euro cents.
Amid the gains there was some disappointing company news.Amid the gains there was some disappointing company news.
American Express shares fell 4% after the company said it was planning to cut about 4,000 jobs, about 6% of its workforce.American Express shares fell 4% after the company said it was planning to cut about 4,000 jobs, about 6% of its workforce.
Shares in Verizon Communications dropped 1% after it reported a $2.15bn loss for the fourth quarter.Shares in Verizon Communications dropped 1% after it reported a $2.15bn loss for the fourth quarter.
Verizon said average revenue per account rose to $158.82 from $157.21, but was still below analysts' expectations.Verizon said average revenue per account rose to $158.82 from $157.21, but was still below analysts' expectations.