US Stock Markets Close Higher

The major stock indices on the US Wall Street closed with gains at the end of today's trading sessions. The S and P 500 index rose by 50.59 points, or 0.89 percent, closing at 5,750.53 points. The Nasdaq Composite increased by 216.85 points, or 1.21 percent, reaching 18,135.33 points at the close. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 331.40 points, or 0.79 percent, finishing the trading day at 42,342.99 points. Source: Qatar News Agency