Dow edges up while S&P 500 struggles and Nikkei 225 comes under pressure

​​​Dow holds recent lows

​Gains earlier in the week were stalled at 43,000, but once more the Dow Jones buyers have entered to defend the recent lows above 42,000.

​If the low continues to hold, then we may see another push towards 43,000, while beyond this lies the late December high at 43,300. A close above this could put the index on course to test the record highs at 45,000 once more.