WALL Street stocks rose yesterday, lifting some measures to record highs in a brisk "triple witching" session dominated by the expiration of options and futures contracts to trade stocks at specific prices.

The Dow Jones industrial average rose 20.72 points to close at 5,888.46 - just shy of Monday's record close at 5,889.20.

The Nasdaq composite index rose for the 11th straight session, led again by technology issues.

With no major economic news to steer market sentiment, investors remained divided over whether to expect an increase in interest rates at the Federal Reserve when the central bank's policy makers meet next week.