Friday, the Dow was up 242.68 points (0.69%) at 35,455.80, the Nasdaq gained 183.69 points (1.23%) to finish at 15,129.50, and the S&P 500 increased 39.37 points (0.88%) to 4,509.37. The Russell 2000 climbed 63.17 points (2.85%) to 2,277.15, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 497.14 points (1.07%) higher at 46,877.86.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 5/32, decreasing its yield to 1.307%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 31/32, bringing its yield down to 1.908%.

For the week ending August 27, the Dow was up 0.96%, the Nasdaq gained 2.82%, and the S&P 500 increased 1.52%. The Russell 2000 climbed 5.05%, and the Wilshire 5000 finished 2.11% higher.