The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) achieved an historic milestone on Wed Apr 25, with the Dow Jones industrial average (DJIA) rising above 13,000 points for the first time in history, closing at 13,089.89. It’s been a strong positive bull market for a solid 4 ½ years. How long will it continue? Can the economy support it? Or is the US economy and the NYSE setting themselves up for a big fall? Is all the hype about this new NYSE milestone even merited?

It’s been a popular topic on the Know More Media network this week. Our authors weighed in, according to their specific topics and industries:

Devin Thorpe at MidMarketMaven.com put this new Dow Jones level into proper perspective, taking a look at the longer-term history.

Gary Bourgeault at ManagersRealm.com examines the NYSE as it relates to individual companies and managers of companies.

Linda Chan at CompanyCounselor.com discusses why it is important for attorneys to be interested in the New York Stock Exchange, along with its recent merger with Euronext, the NYSE of Europe.

Ellen Weber at BrainBasedBusiness.com poses 10 poignant and disturbing questions about the NYSE’s success.

Maria Palma at CustomersAreAlways.com addresses the level of customer service of companies on the DJIA and wonders if success of the DJIA affects the average customer.

What are your opinions of the New York Stock Exchange success?