The Economic Times

US stock market stages big rally today: Why is Dow Jones surging? Dow jumps 1,100 points as S&P 500 and Nasdaq turn green, with healthcare stocks at the centre

US stock market today: US stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday after Democrats won control of Congress. The Dow Jones jumped 1,143 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted strong gains. Healthcare stocks attracted fresh buying, with Molina Healthcare, Centene and HCA Healthcare rising around 6% to 7%. Amazon and solar stocks also climbed, while Nvidia shares moved lower.