supported by a narrower-than-expected loss at data storage giant EMC and upbeat comments on the economy from Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan. The major averages closed off their best levels as interest eased through the afternoon. The Dow Industrials gained 65.11 to 9796.07, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 20.20 to 1942.58. The S&P 500 rose 3.97 to 1132.15. Volumes were active.