Wall Street rises as yields ease
Aug 20, 2026
New York [US], August 20: Wall Street's three major indexes closed slightly higher on Wednesday.
The S&P 500 gained about 18.15 points, or 0.24%, to 7,709.91, while the Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 40.08 points, or 0.15%, to 26,331.09.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose 123.94 points, or 0.23%, to 53,467.34.
Source: Emirates News Agency
