Dow hits fresh record high as Warren Buffett gives Wall Street a brief upward nudge Friday
1. DJIA reached a record high of 45,203.52 due to market optimism. 2. UnitedHealth Group surged over 11% after Buffett's stake purchase. 3. DJIA finally surpassed the previous record after a brief decline. 4. Economic data shows solid retail sales, indicating economic resilience. 5. Investors anticipate Federal Reserve's next action on interest rates.