U.S. stocks rise after inflation data, bank shares rebound

NEW YORK, March 14 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, lifted by a solid rebound in bank shares, as investors digested February inflation readings that were roughly in line with estimates.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 336.26 points, or 1.06 percent, to 32,155.4. The S&P 500 added 63.53 points, or 1.65 percent, to 3,919.29. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 239.31 points, or 2.14 percent, to 11,428.15.