The passing of a Greek austerity measure propelled stocks up on Monday, as Apple shares closed above $500/share for the first time ever. On Tuesday, a late day rally that left stocks near the unchanged level masked early-morning disappointment over slowing US retail sales. The Dow fell nearly a percent on Wednesday, its largest loss of 2012 over continuing concern about the Greek bailout plan. Stocks made back Wednesday’s losses and more on Thursday as the Dow hit its highest mark since May 2008, buoyed by a heartening drop in US weekly jobless claims, which fell to their lowest levels since March 2008. On Friday, the Dow took another step toward the 13000 mark on a brightening view of a Greek bailout solution.

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