STOCKS CLIMB TO RECORD HIGHS: Here's what you need to know

Stocks climbed to a new record as a core reading of inflation slowed, showing that economic growth is continuing to grind along. The S&P 500 gained 0.1%. Meanwhile, the Dow increased 0.2% and the more tech-heavy Nasdaq also rose 0.2%. First up, the scoreboard: Dow: 22,873.83, +32.82, (+0.14%) S&P 500: 2,552.70, +1.73, (+0.07%) Nasdaq: 6,603.05, +11.34, (+0.17%) US 10-year yield: 2.28%, -0.04 WTI crude oil: $51.36, +0.76 1. Forget bitcoin, an $8 trillion bubble in global markets...