Wednesday, the Dow gained 210.22 points (0.61%) to finish at 34,502.51, the Nasdaq decreased 24.38 points (0.17%) to 14,503.95, and the S&P 500 increased 5.70 points (0.13%) to 4,297.50. The Russell 2000 was up 1.71 points (0.07%) at 2,310.55, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 19.01 points (0.04%) higher at 45,113.91.

The prices of the 10-year Treasury note and 30-year Treasury bond were each up 1/32, decreasing their yields to 1.466% and 2.082%, respectively.