Stocks Rally; Dow Gains 2000 Points On Reports Of Economic Aid Package

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 20: Traders, some in medical masks, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 20, 2020 in New York City. Trading on the floor will temporarily become fully electronic starting on Monday to protect employees from spreading the coronavirus. The Dow fell over 500 points on Friday as investors continue to show concerns over COVID-19. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

In the world of Wall Street superlatives, today was another record breaker, this time on the plus side. The Dow gained 2113 points, or 11% on word of a possible stimulus deal in Congress.

BREAKING: Dow surges more than 2,000 points, its biggest-ever point gain. Investors are encouraged as Congress moves closer to passing a coronavirus aid package. https://t.co/Vn0AAlBHnY
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 24, 2020