Dow scores second record close in a row

The S&P 500 climbed 0.26% to end at 4,719.55 points. The Nasdaq gained 0.19% at 14,761.56 points, while the Dow rose 0.43% to 37,248.35 points.

NEW YORK: US stocks ended firmer on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average notching its second straight record high close, lifted by optimism that borrowing rates will decrease next year following a dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve.

Apple hit an intra-day record high before surrendering some of its gains to close up 0.08%.