The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91 to end at its highest level for 12 months .
The tech-loaded Nasdaq composite rose 20.96 points to 1595.91 to end at its highest level for 12 months .
The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index < .IXIC > climbed 19.11 points , or 1.2 percent , to 1,615.02 .