POLITICO.COM : Dow tops 13,000 mark : the first time it has done so since the 2008 financial crisis - Greek bailout deal - a $172 billion rescue plan, fairly strong job creation over the last few months, and Congress’ passage of a payroll tax holiday extension

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"Early trading pushed the Dow Jones into territory not seen in nearly four years. The index last traded above 13,000 points on May 20, 2008".

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"The DJIA opened at 12,949.34 on Tuesday, crossed the 13,000 line, dropped down slightly below that mark shortly after".

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POLITICO.COM
Dow tops 13,000 mark
By TIM MAK
February 21, 2012


Dow tops 13,000 mark


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