A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on Sept. 27, 2011. The U.S. stocks significantly cut early gains but still finished higher for the third straight session on Tuesday as investors were expecting that European leaders were coming closer to a plan which can help Greece avert a default on its debt.

A trader works at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on Sept. 27, 2011. The U.S. stocks significantly cut early gains but still finished higher for the third straight session on Tuesday as investors were expecting that European leaders were coming closer to a plan which can help Greece avert a default on its debt. [Xinhua photo]