The Boeing Company (BA), UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH): Why the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) Could Be Record-Bound Once More

Finally, the stock market gains extend beyond the U.S., as foreign markets are also soaring. iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Indx (ETF) (NYSEARCA:EEM)added another 1.4% in early trading, with many investors believing that an accommodative Fed could boost foreign investment, reversing poor performance based on fears of higher rates and tighter policy in recent months. Similarly, the iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (ETF) (NYSEARCA:EFA) has risen almost 1%, with its focus on developed international markets revealing the potential that a stronger U.S. economy could have on activity across the globe. Especially considering recessionary conditions in Europe, any boost to prospects there leaves investors with plenty of room for further gains.

The article Why the Dow Could Be Record-Bound Once More originally appeared on Fool.com is written by Dan Caplinger.

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