Thursday, the Dow rose 62.95 points (0.17%) to close at 36,117.38, the Nasdaq rose 193.28 points (1.37%) to close at 14,339.99 and the S&P 500 rose 36.25 points (0.80%) to close at 4,585.59. The Russell 2000 gained 16.20 points (0.87%), and the FT Wilshire 5000 Index gained 359.04 points (0.78%) to close at 46,213.90.

The 10-year Treasury note decreased 25/32, bringing the yield to 4.148%. The 30-year Treasury bond decreased 30/32, bringing the yield to 4.256%.