Wall Street Journal | Dow Industrials Cross 18000 for First Time Since July Wall Street Journal The blue-chip index has gained nearly 15% since mid-February, as early-year fears about the U.S. economy faded, oil prices rebounded and the Federal Reserve signaled a cautious approach to raising rates. With Monday's advance, the Dow is up 3.3% for ... Dow adds more than 100 points, tops 18K for first time since July '15 |