Wednesday, the Dow was up 35.32 points (0.10%) at 35,754.75, the Nasdaq gained 100.07 points (0.64%) to finish at 15,786.99, and the S&P 500 increased 14.46 points (0.31%) to 4,701.21. The Russell 2000 climbed 17.92 points (0.80%) to 2,271.71, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 218.27 points (0.46%) higher at 48,151.66.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 26/32, bringing its yield up to 1.520%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 2 0/32, increasing its yield to 1.896%.