U.S. stocks close higher on data showing an improving U.S. economy; Dow rises 92 points

NEW YORK (MarketWatch)
U.S. stocks on Wednesday rose for a second day, with the Dow stringing together its first two-day winning run in more than a week after positive economic data
"Most of the housing data has been another source of positive news, meeting or often beating expectations by a little bit and showing a troubled area of the economy shoring up and becoming healthier again," said Bruce McCain, chief investment strategist at Key Private Bank
The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 92.34 points, or 0.7%, to 12,627.01
The S&P 500 rose 11.87 points, or 0.9%, to 1,331.85
The Nasdaq Composite  climbed 21.26 points, or 0.7%, to 2,875.32