Did the Dow hit a new high?

Well, not really—for two reasons!
What Saved the Dow? Sensible Economic Policies (The New Yorker)
Dow Jones high should not be mistaken for growth in the US economy (The Guardian)

And let’s dump on the whole idea of the Dow, anyway
What Do The Dow’s Daily Swings Mean? Not Much (Planet Money short version)
Don’t Believe The Hype (Planet Money long version, for a serious dump on the Dow)
Dow’s ‘Record Highs’ Misleading Without Including Inflation (NPR talk-action)
Letters: Dow Jones’ ‘Record High,’ Model-Ts (NPR listeners say thank-you)

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