New york: Major US stock indexes closed higher on Wall Street at the close of Wednesday trading. The S and P 500 rose 1.46 percent, to close at 7,365.12. The Nasdaq Composite gained 2.03 percent, to finish at 25,838.943. The Dow Jones Industrial Average meanwhile added 1.24 percent, to close trading at 49,910.59.

According to Qatar News Agency, these gains reflect a positive trading session for US equities, with investors showing confidence across various sectors. The boost in the Nasdaq Composite highlights strong performance in the technology sector, while the S and P 500's rise indicates broad-based gains across multiple industries. The increase in the Dow Jones Industrial Average points to robust activity among industrial stocks.