Wednesday, the Dow closed 152.03 points (0.43%) higher at 35,609.34, the Nasdaq was down 7.41 points (0.05%) at 15,121.68, and the S&P 500 was up 16.56 points (0.37%) at 4,536.19. The Russell 2000 gained 13.85 points (0.61%) to finish at 2,289.77, and the Wilshire 5000 increased 175.61 points (0.37%) to 47,235.57.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 2/32, increasing its yield to 1.658%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 32/32, bringing its yield up to 2.132%.