Wednesday, the Dow gained 104.42 points (0.30%) to finish at 34,681.79, the Nasdaq was up 1.42 points (0.01%) at 14,665.06, and the S&P 500 increased 14.59 points (0.34%) to 4,358.13. The Russell 2000 fell 21.66 points (0.95%) to 2,252.85, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 49.73 points (0.11%) higher at 45,502.82.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 3/32, decreasing its yield to 1.319%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 32/32, bringing its yield down to 1.938%.