Markets Right Now: Dow Jones industrials breach 20,000
NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
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The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 20,000 points for the first time, the latest milestone in a record-setting drive for the stock market.
It’s been two months since the Dow crossed 19,000 points. Other major U.S. indexes also closed at all-time highs Wednesday.