Wednesday, the Dow was up 104.95 points (0.29%) at 36,157.58, the Nasdaq gained 161.98 points (1.04%) to finish at 15,811.58, and the S&P increased 29.92 points (0.65%) to 4,660.57. The Russell 2000 climbed 42.42 points (1.80%) to 2,404.28, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 410.03 points (0.85%) higher at 48,521.84.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 26/32, bringing its yield up to 1.597%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 1 6/32, increasing its yield to 2.032%.