Dow extends streak, eyes 22,000 for first time
Analysts attributed the gains to strong data, including reports showing eurozone growth accelerated slightly in the second quarter and Chinese manufacturing activity rose in July.
(AFP) The Dow added to records early on Tuesday, flirting with 22,000 points for the first time, following solid international economic data amid renewed hopes that Washington will cut taxes.
About 20 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average stood at 21,951.79, up 0.3 per cent after earlier getting to within 12 points of 22,000. The blue-chip index has finished at records the last four days.
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