Thursday, the Dow gained 205.57 points (0.61%) to close at 33,949.41, the Nasdaq gained 199.06 points (1.76%) to close at 11,512.41 and the S&P 500 gained 44.21 points (1.10%) to close at 4,060.43. The Russell 2000 increased 12.75 points (0.67%) to close at 1,903.06 and the Wilshire 5000 increased 437.51 points (1.09%) to close at 40,483.71.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 1/32, bringing the yield to 3.496%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond was unchanged, bringing the yield to 3.641%.