Asia Ends With Gains; Nikkei Rises 2.3%

In New York on Monday, the Dow rose 185.16, or 2.3%, to 8,331.68. The broader S&P 500 index jumped 21.92, or 2.5%, to 901.05, its first finish over the 900 mark since July 1. It was the S&P's best day since June 1.

Wall Street futures pointed to a mixed opening Tuesday.

Stocks in London, Frankfurt and Paris were trading slightly higher.

Oil prices climbed Tuesday, with benchmark crude for August delivery up 80 cents to $60.49 a barrel. The contract fell 20 cents to settle at $59.69 on Monday.

The dollar strengthened to 93.07 yen from 92.97 yen late Monday, while the euro traded at $1.3990 from $1.3976.