Five major stock-index benchmarks finished at records on the same day–something that hasn’t happened in more than 18 years, according to Dow Jones data. On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 0.3% at 19,614.81, the S&P 500 index gained 0.2% to end at a record 2,246.19, and the Nasdaq Composite Index wrapped up 0.4% higher at a record 5,417.36, marking its first record since Nov. 29 and joining the other two stock gauges which finished at all-time highs Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Transportation Average also extended its climb to new heights, ending at a fresh record of 9,421.08, while the Russell 2000 index , a gauge of small-capitalization stocks, also closed at a record of 1,386.37. It was the first time all five of those benchmarks scored a record close since March 16, 1998. Equities have been a record-setting run on the back of the belief that President-elect Donald Trump will implement pro-business policies and boost the economy.
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