The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.81 points, or 0.13%, to close at 53,840.08 on Thursday, August 13. The S&P 500 rose 50.65 points, or 0.65%, to close at 7,799.15 on Thursday, August 13. The Nasdaq Composite rose 214.54 points, or 0.81%, to close at 26,803.03 on Thursday, August 13.