Thursday, the Dow increased 25.35 points (0.07%) to 34,823.35, the Nasdaq gained 52.64 points (0.36%) to finish at 14,684.60, and the S&P 500 closed 8.79 points (0.20%) higher at 4,367.48. The Russell 2000 fell 34.57 points (1.55%) to 2,199.48, and the Wilshire 5000 was up 27.86 points (0.06%) at 45,491.55.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 3/32, decreasing its yield to 1.262%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 31/32, bringing its yield down to 1.903%.