Monday

Stocks climbed today as commodity prices recovered from last week's slump and a burst of deal activity helped overshadow concerns over Greek finances. McDonald's boosted the Dow, gaining .8%, after its same-store sales rose 6% in April - the biggest monthly increase since October. Aluminum giant Alcoa was also strong, rising 2.2%, as metals commodities climbed. DJIA +45.94 Nasdaq +15.69 S&P 500 +6.09.