U.S. stocks close higher with Dow's new record high

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday, as investors were buoyed by data suggesting continued strength in the U.S. economy.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 426.16 points, or 0.97 percent, to 44,296.51, hitting a new record high. The S&P 500 added 20.63 points, or 0.35 percent, to 5,969.34. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased 31.23 points, or 0.16 percent, to 9,003.65.

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