that's a record high. the s&p 500, the nasdaq also record highs. the latest progress on tax cuts and this is seen as huge corporate tax relief and the fed chief nominee powell is speaking at his senate confirmation hearing. he signalled support from gradually raising interest rates. and there's no stopping bit coin. the virtual currency just blew past $10,000 for the first time. it is up more than 900% this year. the bit coin has long been shunned by regular investors, unlike regular currencies, these virtual coins aren't really even a coin. they aren't tied to a central bank. they aren't regulated. they're not really based on anything but computer algor rhythms that mine them. bit coin prices have been rising along with a growing main stream