Stocks rose on AIG deal
Stocks rose on positive sentiments after a record deal by AIG to sell its major Asian unit. AIG shares jumped 4.4% after British Prudential Plc agreed to buy its AIA Group arm for $35.5billion.
DJIA +78.53pts (0.76%) at 10403.79
S&P +11.22pts (1.02%) at 1115.71
Nasdaq +35.31pts (1.58%) at 2273.57