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Dow closes above 15,000 for first time; what next?

By BERNARD CONDONSTEVE ROTHWELL
Published May 8, 2013 7:01am ET
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 15,000 for the first time Tuesday.

An improving outlook for the economy and record corporate earnings are persuading investors to buy stocks. Federal Reserve stimulus is also helping.

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