Dow jumps 300 points, Apple leads S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs; European markets close higher as investors monitor coronavirus developments; BELEX15 up 1.5% as Komercijana is to payout all approved cash dividends since 2014 
Stocks rose on Monday, building on a record-setting week, as positive developments on coronavirus treatments and vaccines drove the bullish sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 300 points, or 1.1%, hitting its session high in the final hour. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% and hit an all-time high. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.4% and also reached a record. Apple shares rose 1% to lead other tech-related names higher. Facebook climbed 1.1% and Amazon advanced 0.2% along with Alphabet. 

European stocks closed higher on Monday as investors weighed the latest financial, geopolitical and coronavirus news worldwide. The Stoxx Europe 600 index ended up by 1.6% on Monday with almost all sectors and major bourses in positive territory. 
BT was among the top performers, closing 7% higher on Monday. It comes shortly after Sky News reported the company was preparing to defend itself against takeover approaches from industry rivals and buyout firms. 

BELEX15 jumped 1.5% led by Komercijana which soared over 8%. The bank announced that it will pay out all earlier approved cash dividends, starting from 2014 year. Details on amounts to be paid as well as record date for each year can be seen at https://www.belex.rs/data/2020/08/00117313.pdf. This is line with the share purchase agreement between NLB and the Republic of Serbia. Komercijana was the most active as well, with RSD 5.3m in volume. 
Source: CNBC, Ilirika