Dow Jones Index Hits a New High, Retracing Losses

Nasdaq. composite index rose 0.27 percent. The Russell 2000 index of smaller-capitalization companies was fractionally lower. Unlike the Dow, the S.& P. 500 index is still about 12 percent away from its record high in March 2000. The majority of those stocks have returned to their 2000 levels, but a large minority — including technology stars ... ................
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