The Dow Jones Industrial Average is nearing a record high, up 121 points, trading just above its December 4th record close of 45,014.04. The index opened at all-time highs but has been trading sideways. The Dow is outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which are both down today. Both indexes have reached numerous record highs this year, while the Dow has been trying to recover from its 2024 peak.

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