Dow up for the 2nd straight day. NASDAQ closes at a record level after reaching a all time intraday high

The major indices close higher on the day but are also near lows for the day after some late day selling.

• Dow close higher for the 2nd straight day
• NASDAQ close higher for the 8th consecutive day
• NASDAQ closes at a record level
• NASDAQ reaches a new all time high

The final numbers are showing:

• S&P index up 13.43 points or 0.43% at 3131.29
• NASDAQ index up 74.89 points or 0.74% at 10131.36
• Dow industrial average up 131.14 points or 0.5% at 26156.10