Dow Jones industrials reach 11,000 milestone

The Dow Jones industrial average today closed above 11,000 for the first time since before the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, lifted by a five-day rally that has sent stocks soaring so far in 2006.

According to preliminary calculations, the average of 30 blue-chip stocks ended the day up 52.59, or 0.48%, at 11,011.90, its first finish above 11,000 since June 7, 2001, when it closed at 11,090.74.