Thursday, the Dow gained 506.50 points (1.48%) to finish at 34,764.82, the Nasdaq closed 155.40 points (1.04%) higher at 15,052.24, and the S&P 500 increased 53.34 points (1.21%) to 4,448.98. The Russell 2000 was up 40.48 points (1.82%) at 2,259.04, and the Wilshire 5000 climbed 569.51 points (1.24%) to 46,339.24.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 1 1/32, bringing its yield up to 1.434%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 3 1/32, increasing its yield to 1.950%.