Dow Crosses 26,000 For The First Time

Dow Crosses 26,000 For The First Time
The trading floor is seen on the final day of trading for the year at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York, U.S., December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
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The Dow eased slightly after hitting the 26,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday, as earnings season got off to a strong start following upbeat results from UnitedHealth and Citigroup.

The largest U.S. health insurer rose 2.6 percent after reporting results that beat analysts’ estimates and raised full-year profit forecast.