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1. Dow closes above 16,000 The Dow Jones industrial average jumps more than 109 points to close at 16,009.99 as the index posts its 40th record high this year. The Dows advance was propelled by a better-than-expected drop in jobless claims and a Senate panels vote supporting Janet Yellens bid to lead the Federal Reserve. Above, trader Thomas Donato, center, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (Richard Drew, Associated Press / November 19, 2013)By Tuo Jianbo November 21, 2013, 6:03 p.m. The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 16,000 for the first time, a testam