The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed the 12, 000 mark for the first time.

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The Dow Jones industrial average crossed the 9, 000 mark for the first time in six months, gaining 188 points, or 2.1%, to 9, 069.

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Another big week is in the books for Wall Street, and many believe the current rally has gotten long in the tooth with the Dow Jones industrial average passing the 14, 000 mark for the first time since October 2007.

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