The Dow is nearing a milestone that has proven elusive in recent weeks. The blue-chip index was up 234 points, or 0.4%. It was on pace to close above 52,000 for the first time on record. This isn't the first time we've been here. The Dow crossed 52,000 but failed to finish the day above that level

The Dow Jones hit an intraday high of 52,311, poised to close above 52,000 for the first time as tech stocks rebound and geopolitical tensions ease.

The Dow is nearing a milestone that has proven elusive in recent weeks. The blue-chip index was up 234 points, or 0.4%. It was on pace to close above 52,000 for the first time on…