KQED Nightly Business Report October 18, 2017
The first time ever. And it didnt take long for the dow to cross that milestone. In early august, the dow first closed above 22,000. And the index got a lift today from United Health care which reported stronger than expected profit. Mo on that in a moment. First lets give you the cheerful numbers. The Dow Jones Industrial average gained 40 points. It ended just below 23,000. Nasdaq fell ever so slightly. The s p 500 rose and was up nearly two points. Bob pisani takes a look at this major market milestone. Reporter another day, another big milestone for the dow. The index broke above the 23,00...