Wall Street ended higher on Thursday, led by gains in chip stocks. Among the major indices, the Nasdaq Composite surged 1.9 per cent, the S&P 500 advanced 1.1 per cent, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted a modest gain of 0.1 per cent. Despite the gains, investor sentiment remained cautious amid expectations of a potential interest rate hike later this year. Looking ahead, Markets in the United States will remain closed tonight in observance of a public holiday.
