Nasdaq tops 6,000, Dow surges as earnings impress

Reuters ------- The Nasdaq crossed the 6,000 threshold for the first time on Tuesday, while the Dow registered triple-digit gains as strong earnings underscored the health of Corporate America. The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose as much as 0.70 percent to hit a record level of 6,026.02, powered by gains in index heavyweights Apple (AAPL.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O). The index had breached the 5,000 mark on March 7, 2000 and closed above that level two days later during the height of the tech boom. Tuesday's gains build on a day-earlier rally, which was driven by the victory of centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron in the first round of the French presidential election. Polls show Macron is likely to beat his far-right rival Marine Le Pen in a deciding vote on May 7. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.