Thursday, the Dow gained 47.71 points (0.14%) to close at 34,395.14, the Nasdaq gained 219.61 points (1.58%) to close at 14,138.57 and the S&P 500 gained 37.88 points (0.85%) to close at 4,510.04. The Russell 2000 rose 17.51 points (0.91%) to close at 1,950.89, and the FT Wilshire 5000 Index rose 400.64 points (0.89%) to close at 45,634.24.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 8/32, bringing the yield to 3.768%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 30/32, bringing the yield to 3.903%.