The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 316.14 points, or 0.61%, to close at 51,778.04 on Thursday, September 17. The S&P 500 rose 85.91 points, or 1.14%, to close at 7,637.72 on Thursday, September 17. The Nasdaq Composite rose 439.87 points, or 1.69%, to close at 26,418.30 on Thursday, September 17.