Dow joins S&P 500 and Nasdaq in record territory with stocks closing higher

The stock ended higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average registering its first record close since January 20, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite setting their third consecutive record. The Dow DJIA,
+ 0.76%
it rose about 237 points, or 0.8%, to close close to 31,385, taking the maximum from the previous close of 31,188.38. The S&P 500 SPX,
+ 0.74%
gained about 29 points, or 0.7%, to close close to 3,916, while the Nasdaq advanced about 131 points, or 0.9%, to close close to 13,988. Analysts said the gains, the continued launch of the COVID-19 vaccine and Congressional expectations will approve another major round of aid spending aimed at boosting the economy has helped stocks continue to advance in record territory.

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