Points: Travelers Cos and Dow Djia

points: The blue-chip index had gained as much as 176 points at one point during the session, according to Market Watch. Nike Inc.NKE, 2.10% and Verizon Communications Inc.VZ, -0.11% were among the biggest gainers while Travelers Cos. The Dow DJIA, 0.30% rose 119.16 points, or 0.6%, to close at 19,881.76. Inc. MCD, -0.12% were notable laggards. TRV, -0.54% and McDonald's Corp. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.