Thursday, the Dow increased 183.56 points (0.55%) to close at 33,781.48, the Nasdaq increased 123.45 points (1.13%) to close at 11,082.00 and the S&P 500 increased 29.59 points (0.75%) to end trading at 3,963.51. The Russell 2000 gained 11.39 points (0.63%) to close at 1,818.29 and the Wilshire 5000 gained 292.76 points (0.75%) to close at 39,313.43.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 5/32, bringing the yield up to 3.483%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 1/32, bringing the yield down to 3.434%.