Stocks Hit Fresh Highs as Nasdaq Crosses 9000

Stocks hit fresh records, sending the Nasdaq above 9000 for the first time, as Amazon rose on strong holiday sales

U.S. stocks hit new records on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite breaking through the 9,000 mark for the first time, powered by gains from Amazon.com and signs of a strong holiday season for retailers.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 105.94 points, or 0.4%, to 28621.39. The S&P 500 rose 16.53, or 0.5%, to 3239.91. The Nasdaq climbed 69.51, or 0.8%, to 9022.39.

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