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YORK, N.Y. – (AP) A historic day today as the Dow Jones industrial average closed above 19,000 for the first time as a post-election rally drives indexes further into record territory.

Tuesday’s gain marked the sixth record high close for the index of 30 blue chip stocks since the presidential election two weeks ago.

Ryan Leroux of Leroux Lochow Financial said even despite the threat of high interest rates the market appears to be driven by the results of the presidential election.

Discount store chains led the way higher after strong earnings. But health care companies slumped, after weak earnings from medical device maker Medtronic.

The Dow rose 67 points to 19,023. The Nasdaq added 17 points to close at 5,386. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 4 points to close the day at 2,202.