Market Wrap For Wednesday, September 4: Markets Increase Slightly As M&As Continue To Rise
September 04, 2013 at 18:33 PM EDT
Staying on course for yesterday's acquisition frenzy , several mergers and acquisitions were announced on Wednesday, September 4. Major Averages The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 96.91 points, or 0.65 percent, to 14,930.87. The S&P 500 rose 13.31 points, or 0.81 percent, to 1,653.08. The Nasdaq improved upon yesterday's gains after rising 36.43