Producers of metals, grains and other raw materials rose as the U.S. dollar gave back recent gains against rivals.
Inflation fears diminished somewhat along with oil futures Thursday.
Shares of paper and packaging maker International Paper tumbled after it forecast earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the second quarter short of Wall Street expectations. IP said revenue growth at its Europe, Middle East and Africa unit, which it will soon spin off as a standalone company, offset a drop in North America revenue.
Gold futures rose, but finished April with the largest two-month percentage decline since 2013 after shifting inflation expectations generated a volatile period.
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