Dow jumps to record high on strong earnings season

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.69 points, or 0.42%, to 21,983.81

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Last Updated : Aug 01 2017 | 11:05 PM IST
US stock indexes kicked off the month on a strong note, with the Dow opening at a record high on Tuesday, driven by a strong earnings season.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 92.69 points, or 0.42 per cent, to 21,983.81. The S&P 500 gained 7.68 points, or 0.31 per cent, to 2,477.98. The Nasdaq Composite added 24.83 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 6,372.95.



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First Published: Aug 01 2017 | 10:54 PM IST

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