The Dow outpaced the broader U.S. stock market on Thursday, as shares of the recently divided Dow Inc. (D) surged in anticipation of a new cyclical growth period for the plastic maker. Dow Jumps as Traders Go Rabid The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by as much as 172 points, reflecting a strong pre-market for U.S. stock futures. The blue-chip index settled up 166.50 points, or 0.6%, at 26,384.63. Shares of Dow Inc. climbed 4.3%. Boeing Co (BA) jumped 3% after the airline manufacturer claimed it had successfully tested new software for the Boeing 737 MAX. Other notable gainers included
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