Thursday, the Dow increased 162.06 points (0.51%) to 32,036.90, the Nasdaq climbed 161.96 points (1.36%) to 12,059.61, and the S&P 500 gained 39.05 points (0.99%) to finish at 3,998.95. The Russell 2000 was up 8.74 points (0.48%) at 1,836.69, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 371.37 points (0.94%) higher at 39.927.62.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 1 2/32, bringing its yield down to 2.886%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond climbed 2 2/32, decreasing its yield to 3.046%.