An American depositary receipt (ADR, and sometimes spelled depository) is a negotiable security that represents securities of a non-U.S. company that trades in the U.S. financial markets.[1]
Quick Answer. According to NASDAQ, as of May 2014, the highest NASDAQ closing ever was achieved on March 9, 2000, when the market closed at a record 5046.86. USA Today reports that the highest closing achieved by NASDAQ since was a 4007.09 closing on Nov. 26, 2013. Continue Reading.
Image copyright Image caption The Dow Jones and S&P 500 indexes have hit several record highs in 2014 as investors search for profits. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has closed above 17,000 for the first time, buoyed by investor confidence about the global economy. The US stock index, which is made up of some of the biggest global firms, rose 92 points to finish at 17,068.