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

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	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.</div>
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	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.</div>
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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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