Dow approaching 12,000-point mark

Although the company released the same day news was mixed, but the U.S. president as investors anticipated the forthcoming State of the Union optimistic about the stock market soaring 24 New York, the Dow Jones index close to 12,000 points and once again hit a closing high of more than two years.
There is no economic data released the day, investors are still concerned about the earnings of large enterprises. Dow stocks, the day of fast-food giant McDonald's announced fourth quarter net profit rose 2.1%, in line with market expectations. But the company's same-store sales growth slowed at the end there are signs that some investors disappointed.
At the same time, another Dow stocks, chip giant Intel Corp. announced the same day will increase dividends, repurchase stock and increase the intensity of stimulation of the company rose more than 2% of the entire tech sector strength.
In addition, investors Barack Obama for the upcoming State of the Union 25 released optimistic. There were indications that President Obama will call for bipartisan "common sacrifice" and reduce the corporate tax, the market believes that these initiatives will help the development of enterprises.
In addition, the market is earnings for the overall situation is still quite satisfactory. Data, earnings reports have been published in the 84 S & P 500 stocks, 73% of the companies outperformed Wall Street expectations.