New york: Major US stock indices closed higher at the end of Friday's trading session on Wall Street. The S and P 500 rose by 36.30 points, or 0.51 percent, to close at 7,431.83. The Nasdaq Composite gained 77.77 points, or 0.30 percent, ending the session at 25,887.43, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 353.42 points, or 0.71 percent, to close at 51,208.20.

According to Emirates News Agency, the positive performance across the major indices was driven by investor optimism and favorable market conditions. The gains in these indices reflect a broad-based rally, with contributions from various sectors. Analysts noted that the upward movement in stock prices could be attributed to several factors, including economic data releases and corporate earnings reports.

The S and P 500's increase was supported by gains in sectors such as technology and healthcare. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite's rise was influenced by strong performances from major tech companies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average benefitted from advances in industrial and financial stocks, contributing to its overall gain for the day.