Thursday, the Dow gained 131.29 points (0.37%) to finish at 35,443.82., the Nasdaq closed 21.80 points (0.14%) higher at 15,331.18, and the S&P 500 increased 12.86 points (0.28%) to 4,536.95. The Russell 2000 was up 16.96 points (0.74%) at 2,304.02, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 163.73 points (0.35%) to 47,208.42.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note increased 1/32, with its yield moving down to 1.292%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 25/32, bringing its yield down to 1.903%.