 deregulation, and perhaps an increase in tariffs. While investors have generally welcomed the pro-growth stance, some risk of inflation may also emerge under these policies. U.S. equities closed higher today. The Dow closed up 197.24 points at 40,198.14. The Nasdaq closed up 53.18 at 18,451.62. Stocks of local interest. Bank First closed up $3.04 at $94.40.