New york: The major indices on Wall Street closed higher on Friday. The Standard and Poor’s 500 index rose 38.82 points, or 0.59 percent, to close at 6,643.68. The Nasdaq Composite Index gained 97.74 points, or 0.44 percent, to reach 22,482.44, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 303.56 points, or 0.66 percent, to close at 46,250.88.

According to Qatar News Agency, the gains across these major indices reflect investor confidence and may suggest a favorable economic outlook. The increases in these indices are indicative of positive movements in the market, with all three indices showing upward trends at the close of trading.

The rise in the Standard and Poor’s 500 index, Nasdaq Composite Index, and Dow Jones Industrial Average underscores a day of optimism on Wall Street, with investors reacting positively to market conditions.