The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 129.47 points, or 0.26%, to close at 49,662.66 on Wednesday, February 18. The S&P 500 rose 38.09 points, or 0.56%, to close at 6,881.31 on Wednesday, February 18. The Nasdaq Composite rose 175.25 points, or 0.78%, to close at 22,753.63 on Wednesday, February 18.