Libyan ceasefire boosts US stocks

US stocks ended a rough week with slight gains today after Libyan government forces declared a ceasefire and a group of the world’s seven largest countries announced a plan to bring the yen down from historic highs.

Financial stocks rose after JPMorgan and other large banks increased their dividends. JP Morgan said it was increasing its dividend to 25 cents a share from 5 cents. Wells Fargo and US Bancorp also raised their dividends.