Thursday, the Dow gained 216.96 points (0.64%) to close at 34,189.97, the Nasdaq gained 69.43 points (0.64%) to close at 11,001.11 and the S&P 500 increased 13.56 points (0.34%) to close at 3,983.17. The Russell 2000 increased 32.01 points (1.74%) to close at 1,876.06 and the Wilshire 5000 gained 192.66 points (0.49%) to close at 39,663.09.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 30/32, bringing the yield to 3.446%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 1 30/32, bringing the yield to 3.578%.