Business, Finance & Tech
Wall Street Extends Gains as Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close Higher

U.S. financial markets continued their upward trend Thursday, building on gains from the previous trading session.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 275 points, closing at 48,185. The S&P 500 added more than 41 points to finish at 6,824, while the Nasdaq climbed 187 points, ending the day at 22,822.
Thursday’s performance marks another day of steady growth for the markets, following similar gains seen Wednesday. Investors appear to be responding positively to ongoing economic signals, helping maintain momentum across all three major indexes.
The Nasdaq once again led the way in percentage gains, reflecting continued strength in tech stocks, while the Dow and S&P 500 also posted solid increases.
With back-to-back days of gains, analysts say the market is showing resilience, as investors remain focused on broader economic trends and future outlooks.
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By: CNN Newsource
April 9, 2026


