Stocks finish higher, with bank stocks leading the advance. Dow gains 69 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq end more than 1% higher.

Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:01:08 -0400

Stocks finish higher, with bank stocks leading the advance. Dow gains
69 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq end more than 1% higher.