Markets Surge Further Into Record Territory

Despite disappointing retail sales, the markets surged higher into record territory with the Dow climbing 46 points to pass the 13,900 mark and close at a new high of 13,907. Nasdaq gained 5 points to 2707 while S&P 500 added 5 points to 1553. The 30-year bond edged up as the yield eased to 5.194%.