Wednesday, the Dow gained 86.01 points (0.25%) to close at 34,347.43, the Nasdaq gained 158.26 points (1.15%) to close at 13,918.96 and the S&P 500 gained 32.90 points (0.74%) to close at 4,472.16. The Russell 2000 rose 20.02 points (1.05%) to close at 1,933.38, and the FT Wilshire 5000 Index rose 331.80 points (0.74%) to close at 45,233.60.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 8/32, bringing the yield to 3.869%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 31/32, bringing the yield to 3.957%.