The Dow just hit 50,000. See the names that have come and gone over the decades

Within just four years, the Dow hit another key price: 10,000. The average first touched the level on March 16, 1999. However, it took several days of choppy trading for the index to close a session above 10,000 on March 29, 1999.

Dow stuns with more than 1,200-pt gain to break 50,000 for first time

US stocks surged, with the blue-chip Dow crossing and ending above 50,000 for the first time, driven by consumer confidence and improving outlooks.

Dow 50,000 came as the market looked set to crack. What the milestone says about what’s ahead for risk and volatility.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,200 points Friday, leading a broader stock-market rebound.

Dow surges 1,200 points for first close above 50,000 in sharp rebound from tech rout: Live updates

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,206.95 points, or 2.47%, to close at 50,115.67 — its first close above 50,000. The S&P 500 gained 1.97% to end at 6,932.30, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.18% to 23,031.21.
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Dow Jones Sets Record and Breaks Past 50,000

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSEARCA:DIA) crossed 50,000 for the first time on February 6, 2026, marking a historic milestone for the 30-stock blue-chip index. The move caps a strong rally, with DIA up 4.

Dow closes above 50,000 for the first time ever

A market surge propelled the Dow to a new record high.

Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks 50,000 level for first time

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 for the first time on Friday, closing up 2.47%. This historic milestone was boosted by Caterpillar's significant gains and a broader market rally beyond technology.

Dow tops 50,000 as most blue-chip stocks post gains

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 points for the first time in its history as most blue-chip stocks gained during trading Friday.