Stocks extend gains with Election Day under way
b'Stocks rose with the final stretch of voting under way for Election Day, as investors weighed a host of possible outcomes against a backdrop of an ongoing pandemic and lingering economic strain. The Dow added more than 550 points, or 2%, as of Tuesday\\u2019s close following a rally of more than 420 points, or 1.6%, during Monday\\u2019s session. That marked the index\\u2019s best gain since July. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each also gained.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'