The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 119.71 points, or 0.22%, to close at 53,463.11 on Wednesday, August 19. The S&P 500 rose 16.50 points, or 0.21%, to close at 7,708.26 on Wednesday, August 19. The Nasdaq Composite rose 41.38 points, or 0.16%, to close at 26,331.09 on Wednesday, August 19.