NEW YORK, Oct 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks advanced on Monday as a stronger-than-expected profit from Citigroup helped financial shares shake off worries that the foreclosure mess could threaten the stability of the housing market.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 80.91 points, or 0.73 percent, at 11,143.69, according to the latest available figures. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index was up 8.52 points, or 0.72 percent, at 1,184.71. The Nasdaq Composite Index was up 11.89 points, or 0.48 percent, at 2,480.66. (Reporting by Angela Moon, Editing by Kenneth Barry)