Money | Dow Jones Dow Up 150 on EU Proposal Germany floats idea of loan guarantees By Nick McMaster Posted Feb 9, 2010 3:23 PM CST Copied Specialist Anthony Sherman, second left, works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) A plan proposed by Germany to offer Greece and other economically troubled EU nations loan guarantees helped soothe global markets today and drove a rally in US stocks, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Dow rose 150 points to close at 10,059. The Nasdaq added 25 points, settling at 2,151. The S&P 500 gained 14 points, closing at 1,071. Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. Belichick's girlfriend is embracing 'gold digger' idea. The Air Force has changed its tune on Ashli Babbitt. Report an error