Wall Street extends rally, Dow Jones jumps 235 points

NEW YORK, New York - United States stock markets closed on a positive note on Thursday, with all major indices posting solid gains, driven by investor optimism and favorable economic indicators.

The S&P 500 climbed by 41.63 points, or 0.75 percent, closing at 5,595.76. With trading volume at 2.537 billion, the S&P 500 extended its rally as sectors across the board contributed to the market's over