
Stocks rise as small caps lead; Nasdaq edges up, Dollar General and AppLovin break out. Surprise jobless claims.
Today, the stock market saw small caps driving gains, while the Nasdaq showed a slight increase on Thursday after a surprising drop in weekly jobless claims. Companies such as Dollar General and AppLovin experienced significant growth. The market update highlighted the Nasdaq's marginal rise and the breakout of Dollar General, along with a bank approaching entry.

