US equities climbed higher, and continued to gain strength to eventually end the day's session a firm note. The major averages all ended on a firm note, with the Nasdaq outperforming the Dow and S&P 500. The Dow ended with a gain of 162.33 points or 0.41 percent at 39,331.85. The S&P 500 settled at 5,509.01, gaining 33.92 points or 0.62%, while the Nasdaq advanced 149.46 points or 0.84 percent, to 18,028.76. Tesla Inc. shares soared more than 10 percent, after the company reported higher than expected sales in the April-June quarter.
