Dow and S&P 500 Hit Record Highs Amid Rate Cut Optimism
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 743 points to close at a record high of 40,954.48, driven by strong retail sales data, positive earnings reports, and expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. UnitedHealth's stock rose 6.5%, significantly contributing to the Dow's rise. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw gains, while the Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks outperformed, indicating broader market strength.
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