Thursday, the Dow gained 305.10 points (0.90%) to finish at 34,035.99, the Nasdaq closed 180.92 points (1.31%) higher at 14,038.76, and the S&P 500 increased 45.76 points (1.11%) to 4,170.42. The Russell 2000 was up 9.35 points (0.42%) at 2,257.07, and the Wilshire 5000 climbed 471.67 points (1.09%) to 43,769.22.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 29/32, bringing its yield down to 1.555%. The price of the 30-year Treasury note climbed 1 3/32, decreasing its yield to 2.255%.