In March, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4%, seasonally adjusted (SA); rising 1.9% over the year, not seasonally adjusted (NSA). The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1% in March, SA; up 2.0% over the year, NSA.

Tuesday, the Dow gained 6.58 points (0.03%) to finish at 26,157.16, the NASDAQ increased 54.97 points (0.70%) to 7,964.24, and the S&P 500 was up 10.01 points (0.35%) at 2,888.21. The Russell 2000 gained 21.87 points (1.40%) to 1,581.55, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 149.80 points (0.50%) higher at 29,860.78.

ON THIS DATE: In 1783, after receiving a copy of the provisional treaty on March 13, Congress proclaimed a formal end to hostilities with Great Britain. In 1876, the stenotype was patented by John C. Zachos. In 1876, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was organized. In 1898, President William McKinley asked Congress for a declaration of war with Spain. In 1899, the treaty ending the Spanish-American War was declared in effect. In 1901, construction on the Empire State Building was completed. In 1948, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls was announced in a general press release. In 1951, President Harry Truman fired General Douglas MacArthur as head of United Nations forces in Korea. In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed the 1968 Civil Rights Act. In 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off on a mission to the moon that was disrupted when an explosion crippled the spacecraft. The astronauts did return safely. In 1974, the Judiciary Committee subpoenaed President Richard Nixon to produce tapes for impeachment inquiry. In 1980, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued regulations specifically prohibiting se.xual harassment of workers by supervisors. In 1986, Dodge Morgan sailed solo nonstop around the world in 150 days. In 1986, in Groton, Connecticut, the submarine Nautilus exhibit opened to the public.