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Dow Hits $35,000, Crushing the Nasdaq. What Does That Mean for Retirees?

Dow Hits $35,000, Crushing the Nasdaq. What Does That Mean for Retirees?

On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) hit an intraday high above the $35,000 mark for the first time in history. America's oldest stock index has produced a total return just shy of 17% for the year, handily outperforming both the S&P 500's 12% gain and the Nasdaq Composite's 4% gain. Here's why the Dow's outperformance is great news for dividend investors and retirees.