The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 185.13 points, or 0.39%, closing at 47,474.46 on December 2. The S&P 500 also saw gains, rising 16.74 points, or 0.25%, to finish at 6,829.37. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite advanced 137.75 points, or 0.59%, ending the day at 23,413.67. These movements reflect a positive day across major U.S. stock indices.