Thursday, the Dow gained 337.95 points (0.98%) to finish at 34,754.94, the Nasdaq closed 152.11 points (1.05%) higher at 14,654.02, and the S&P 500 was up 36.21 points (0.83%) at 4,399.76. The Russell 2000 increased 35.14 points (1.59%) to 2,250.09, and the Wilshire 5000 climbed 439.20 points (0.97%) to 45,785.45.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 5/32, bringing its yield up to 1.576%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 1 1/32, increasing its yield to 2.134%.