U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.48%
In short
The trading session concluded with major indexes steering the market into positive territory. Buying momentum sustained the advance across leading benchmarks until the final bell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average contributed to the positive finish by advancing 0.48% during the day.
Key points
- Leading benchmark indexes successfully drove the market to close in positive territory.: Leading benchmark indexes successfully drove the market to close in positive territory.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average added nearly half a percentage point before trading ende…: The Dow Jones Industrial Average added nearly half a percentage point before trading ended.
- Trading wrapped up with major components securing gains for equity investors.: Trading wrapped up with major components securing gains for equity investors.