Dow trades above previous closing high of 14,164.53, set in 2007

The Dow Jones industrial average, which measures the performance of 30 blue-chip companies, rose more than 60 points at the start of trading on Tuesday, to 14,188.11. That surpasses its record close of 14,164.53, which it achieved nearly five and a half years ago. Its record intraday high, set around the same time, is 14,198.10.

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