U.S. stock indexes are edging further into record territory as the market extends a three-week advance. Stocks are trading at record levels, having rebounded following a sharp slump at the beginning of October. Improving company earnings and signs that the U.S. economy remains solid, despite growth lagging overseas, are encouraging stock investors.
On Monday:
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 39.81 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 17,613.74.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 6.34 points, or 0.3 per cent, to end at 2,038.26.
The Nasdaq composite climbed 19.08 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 4,651.62.
For the year:
The Dow is up 1,037.08 points, or 6.3 per cent.
The S&P 500 index is up 189.90 points, or 10.3 per cent.
The Nasdaq is up 475.03 points, or 11.4 per cent.
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