Strong Factory Orders Lift Markets To Higher Close

The markets closed early with the major indexes finishing on a high note. Strong factory orders along with mergers and acquisitions news pushed the Dow up 41 points to 13,577. Nasdaq climbed 12 points to close at 2644 while S&P 500 gained 5 points to 1525. The 30-year bond eased as the yield rose to 5.15%.