Dow Jones hits another record as weak retail sales keeps Fed bets alive, Coke slips
The Dow hit a record high Tuesday, rising 237.47 points to 50,373.34, led by gains in Goldman Sachs and Home Depot. U.S. retail sales were flat in December, missing forecasts after a delayed release from a 43-day government shutdown. The S&P 500 edged up 0.04%, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.08%. Investors await Wednesday’s jobs report and Friday’s CPI.