The S&P MERVAL Index is up 831.61 points or 1.13% today to 74750.23

--Largest one day point and percentage gain since Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021

--Up for two consecutive trading days

--Up 1115.08 points or 1.51% over the last two trading days

--Largest two day point and percentage gain since Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021

--Off 6.64% from its record close of 80065.91 hit Monday, Sept. 13, 2021

--Off 6.64% from its 52-week high of 80065.91 hit Monday, Sept. 13, 2021

--Up 82.43% from its 52-week low of 40974.05 hit Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020

--Rose 82.43% from 52 weeks ago

--Off 6.64% from its 2021 closing high of 80065.91 hit Monday, Sept 13, 2021

--Up 61.48% from its 2021 closing low of 46291.77 hit Monday, March 8, 2021

--Month-to-date it is down 2.23%

--Year-to-date it is up 23523.74 points or 45.92%

Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

09-22-21 1724ET