Dow Jones Rises 790 Points
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 790 points, representing a 1.6 percent gain for blue-chip stocks. This follows reports that the US economy grew 2 percent during the first three months of the year. This growth compares to a 0.5 percent growth rate recorded late last year. The NASDAQ and S&P 500 reached record closing highs. The S&P 500 added 70 points and the Nasdaq rose approximately 219 points. Blue chip stocks advanced the most with a 1.6% increase. Choice Hotels, a company based in North Bethesda, saw its stock tumble by more than 50%.
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WTOP Washington DC
“investors did that Al Jones industrial average up 790 points. That was a 1.6 percent gain for the blue chips.”
WTOP Washington DC
“500 and the NASDAQ they are enjoying record closing highs and choice”
WTOP Washington DC
“Dow Jones industrial average up 790 points. The S&P 500 added 70 and the Nasdaq rose some 219 points among those averages, the blue chips advancing the most, rising 1.6%.”
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