The Dow extended its gains slightly in the U.S. stock market. With investors largely on the sidelines ahead of earnings announcements from major IT companies, some technology stocks attracted buying.
U.S. stocks rose slightly on 28 October, as some technology stocks attracted buying while investors remained largely on the sidelines ahead of earnings announcements from major IT companies.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended up $97.53 from the previous close at $52,475.10 (provisional). The Nasdaq Composite Index closed up 72.04 points at 26,549.85.