Wednesday, the Dow was up 10.59 points (0.03%) at 34,323.05, the Nasdaq gained 80.82 points (0.59%) to finish at 13,738.00, and the S&P 500 increased 7.86 points (0.19%) to 4,195.99. The Russell 2000 climbed 43.52 points (1.97%) to 2,249.27, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 208.81 points (0.48%) higher at 43,828.55.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 2/32, increasing its yield to 1.580%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 3/32, bringing its yield up to 2.269%.