In midday trading, the stock market made some promising gains with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up by 250 points and the S&P 500 index edging up. Investors are feeling optimistic about the economy as more states continue to reopen and the COVID-19 vaccination rollout increases.

This news also follows recent announcements by President Biden and his administration regarding a $6 trillion budget proposal for next year, which includes funding for infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

As for individual stocks, tech giant Apple Inc. rose by 2%, while Tesla Inc. saw a 1% jump. Energy companies also experienced a surge with Exxon Mobil and Chevron both up by over 2%.

Although the market has experienced some volatility in recent months, today’s gains suggest a positive outlook for the future.

Investors will continue to monitor the market closely for any fluctuations, but for now, it seems like the stock market is on an upward trend.