Friday, the Dow gained 272.00 points (0.80%) to close at 34,098.16, the Nasdaq gained 84.35 points (0.69%) to close at 12,226.58 and the S&P 500 gained 34.13 points (0.83%) to close at 4,169.48. The Russell 2000 increased 17.76 points (1.01%) to close at 1,768.99 and the Wilshire 5000 increased 324.47 points (0.80%) to close at 41,064.05.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 3/32, bringing the yield to 3.422. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 3/32, bringing the yield to 3.677%.

For the week ending April 28, the Dow rose 0.86%, the Nasdaq increased 1.28% and the S&P 500 increased 0.87%. The Russell 2000 fell 1.26% and the Wilshire 5000 finished 0.53% higher.