Dow Surges 700 Points While Nasdaq Climbs 2.2% Rally On Strong Bank Earnings
A softer-than-expected December inflation report and strong earnings from the nation's major U.S. banks Wednesday boosted investors' confidence as stocks surged. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite likewise added 1.7% and 2.3%, respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 725 points, or 1.7 percent.