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Dow Jones Crosses 50,000 for the First Time After 1,097-Point Surge

AI-fueled buying across tech, financials, industrials powered the blue-chip gauge.

Traders Sal Suarino, Ryan Falvey and Michael Urkonis, left to right, work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The New York Stock Exchange in New York, on Friday, January 2, 2026.
A screen displays the Dow Jones Industrial Average as it surpasses the 50,000 mark at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Traders react as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses the 50,000 mark on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., February 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Overview

  • The index jumped about 2.24% on Friday, briefly trading above the milestone during the session.
  • The S&P 500 rose 1.7% and the Nasdaq Composite added 1.9%, with the S&P setting a record earlier this week.
  • Gains were linked to enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, strength in chip and cloud names, and momentum from Amazon’s 2024 entry to the Dow.
  • Market leadership broadened as investors rotated into financials and industrials, helping the Dow outpace other major benchmarks this year.
  • Analysts cautioned that valuations, geopolitics and Federal Reserve decisions could spur volatility, and they noted that the rally’s benefits are concentrated among stock‑owning households.