The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Thursday, amid anticipation for a new economic stimulus package.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 35.2 points, or 0.1%, and closed at 27,816.90 points.
The S&P 500 index closed higher by 17.8 points, or 0.5%, at 3,380.8.
The Nasdaq Composite Index added 159 points, or 1.4%, and settled at 11,326.51 points.