US stocks rise

Wall Street began the week with a strong start today as better-than-expected profits at Citigroup. and a healthy increase in consumer spending renewed investors’ optimism about the US economy. The Dow Jones industrials soared more than 100 points.

Earnings reports begin arriving at a steady clip this week, giving investors fresh indications about companies and the overall economy. This week nearly half the 30 Dow component companies report results.