Dow Jones Rises Past Highest Closing Level Since 2007

Another major milestone for the stock market: the Dow Jones Industrial Average today climbed past its highest closing level since 2007.

Right now, the index is up 96 points – or 0.7 percent – on the day.

Below is a chart showing the gains:

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