Dow hits record as S&P 500 and Nasdaq end lower

Dow Jones Industrial Average hits a record high as blue-chip gains lift Wall Street See what drove the mixed session as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped

The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at a record high on Wednesday, rising 263.24 points, or 0.49%, to close at 54,349.12. The broader market was weaker by comparison. The S&P 500 fell 0.17% to 7,723.55, while the Nasdaq dropped 0.83% to 26,363.44. The mixed session came after a recent fourday rally lost momentum, with investors weighing gains in bluechip stocks against softer performance in growth shares.