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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Hits New Record

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average today eked out a 15-point gain to close at yet another record high, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 retreated marginally.

Two things made for a choppy trading session today. First, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen gave no new information on when the central bank will raise rates. Second, data on new home sales were mixed.

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Why the Dow Jones Fell Today - 44-Point Loss

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The Dow Jones shed 44 points Thursday. Market uncertainty remains over Greece's ability to reach a compromise over its debt. The German finance ministry rejected a Greek proposal to extend its international bailout program.

Oil prices fell again today due to oversupply concerns after data revealed another huge glut from weekly crude inventories.

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Dow Jones Today Sheds 17 Points on Fed News

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The Dow Jones today slipped 17 points. The cause? The U.S. Federal Reserve released minutes from its January Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

The verdict: The central bank is unlikely to raise interest rates in the near future. Gold prices ticked up from a seven-week low after the release of the minutes. Brent crude oil prices slumped nearly 4%, while WTI fell 3.5%.

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Dow Jones Dips 6 Points Wednesday in Choppy Trading Session

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The Dow Jones recovered from a triple-digit loss Wednesday afternoon to finish down just six points after a choppy trading session.

The energy and the utilities sectors weighed on stocks today, while investors continue to eye negotiations between Germany and Greece about the latter country's perilous debt situation.

Here are all the top market stories from today - plus our new profit tip for investors...