US stocks closed higher Monday after strong economic data overshadowed concerns about Italy's rejection of constitutional reforms. 
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 45.82 points, or 0.24%, to 19,216.24. 
The S&P 500 gained 12.76 points, or 0.58%,to finish up at 2,204.71. 
The Nasdaq Composite added 53.24 points, or 1.01%, to close at 5,308.89.