The S&P 500 index rose by 0.9% to recover from losses earlier in the week. This increase was driven by positive economic data and strong earnings reports from major companies. The tech sector led the gains, with companies like Apple and Microsoft showing strong performance. The index is now back on track after a shaky start to the week, demonstrating resilience in the face of market volatility. Investors are cautiously optimistic about the future, as the economy continues to show signs of recovery from the impact of the pandemic.

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