2/4/2021 6:07:07 PM GMT | By Benzinga Team Midway through trading Thursday, the Dow traded up 0.84% to 30,981.73 while the NASDAQ rose 0.65% to 13,698.49. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.66% to 3,855.56. The U.S. has the highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the world, reporting a total of 26,559,010 cases with around 450,820 deaths. India confirmed a total of at least 10,790,180 confirmed cases and 154,700 deaths, while Brazil reported over 9,339,420 COVID-19 cases with 227,560 deaths. In total, there were at least 104,484,970 cases of COVID-19 worldwide with over 2,271,230 deaths, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Leading and Lagging Sectors Fintech Holding Limited TIGR 15.19%, up 17%, and Weidai Ltd WEI 16.12%, up 17%.