U.S. Stocks Close Higher on Thursday
NEW YORK, Jan 15 — U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday, according to market data.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.5%, closing at 35,000 points.
The S&P 500 index gained 0.6%, finishing at 4,500 points.
The Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.7%, ending at 14,000 points.
Trading volume was moderate, with 3 billion shares exchanged on the New York Stock Exchange.
Investors reacted positively to recent economic indicators showing stable growth.
Market analysts attributed the gains to strong corporate earnings reports from major companies.
This follows a period of volatility earlier in the week due to inflation concerns.
Federal Reserve policies and global economic trends continue to influence market movements.
Future trading sessions will monitor upcoming economic data and corporate announcements.