Thursday, the Dow decreased 33.35 points (0.09%) to 36,124.23, the Nasdaq climbed 128.72 points (0.81%) to 15,940.31, and the S&P 500 closed 19.49 points (0.42%) higher at 4,680.06. The Russell 2000 was down 1.84 points (0.08%) at 2,402.43, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 149.50 points (0.31%) to finish at 48,671.37.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 29/32, bringing its yield down to 1.535%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond climbed 1 1/32, decreasing its yield to 1.972%.