US equities advanced on Wednesday, propelled by the technology sector as investors assessed third-quarter earnings. Global risk sentiment remained robust. The Standard and Poor’s 500 increased by 98.45 points, a 1.31 percent gain, to conclude the session at 7,619.38. The Dow Jones Industrial Average registered an uptick of 253.29 points, equivalent to a 0.48 percent rise, to reach 52,485.18. The NASDAQ Composite demonstrated the most substantial advance of the day, rising 400.31 points, or 1.60 percent, to 25,466.19.