The New York Stock Exchange ended with gains today, primarily driven by a rise in technology sector stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 66.69 points (+0.16%) to close at 42,906.95 points. The Nasdaq, heavily weighted with technology shares, rose by 192.29 points (+0.98%) to finish at 19,764.88 points. The broader S&P 500 index also saw a gain of 43.22 points (+0.73%), closing at 5,974.07 points.