Markets See Slight Gains

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Stock markets in the U.S. saw slight gains in trading on Wednesday. The NASDAQ ended at its highest level in 18 months, on Wednesday.

The NASDAQ Composite index rose by 18 points to 2,358. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones industrial average rose by 3 points to 10,567. The markets were helped by a rally in bank stocks.

Airlines and technology stocks also some trading on Wednesday. However, there has been a decline in trading volumes this week. David Rovelli, managing director of U.S. equity trading at Canaccord Adams, said “There are no buyers to get us over the next hump.”


 
 
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