CTV News | US Stocks Rise Before American Elections on Greek Woes Bloomberg U.S. stocks gained, following last week's advance in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, as Americans prepared to vote in the presidential election. The S&P 500 (SPX) advanced 0.2 percent to 1,417.26 at 4 p.m. New York time. “People are more like holding ... US Stocks Mostly Lower Ahead of Election; Utility Sector Lags |