The Dow is getting closer to 20,000

The three major stock market indexes hit record highs in trading on Tuesday, with the Dow getting even closer to the 20,000 milestone. 
The Dow closed at its 15th all-time high since the election on Monday. Stocks extended the so-called Trump rally that was triggered by expectations that the next administration will enact pro-business policies like lighter regulation and tax cuts. 
At 1:24 p.m. ET, the Dow was up 149 points (0.76%) to 19,946.17. The S&P 500 was up 20 points (0.91%)