The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 238.14 points, or 0.49%, to close at 48,739.41 on Wednesday, March 4. The S&P 500 rose 52.87 points, or 0.78%, to close at 6,869.50 on Wednesday, March 4. The Nasdaq Composite rose 290.79 points, or 1.29%, to close at 22,807.48 on Wednesday, March 4.