US Stocks Rise as Dow Gains Nearly 300 Points; NY Fed President Says Higher Long-Term Yields Reflect Strong Economy; Nvidia Gains 3%, Dell Jumps 15% Post-Earnings
U.S. bond yields pulled back from high levels as New York Fed President John Williams stated that the rise in long-term bond yields was not driven by inflation concerns, but rather reflected economic strength. U.S. stocks rebounded, with the Dow rising about 300 points, while Nvidia and Dell Technologies delivered standout performances. At the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.56% to 53,061.95 points; the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 0.45% to 26,217.83 points; and the S&P 500 Index advanced 0.46% to 7,666.60 points.