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.

Stock market rebounds, Dow Jones sets record after difficult week

The stock market rebounded in a big way Friday, Feb. 6 after various tech concerns fueled a lengthy plunge for much of the previous week.
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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 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.

The Dow surged past 50,000. How Caterpillar and these other stocks got it there

The broader market passed a significant milestone thanks to big gains for stocks outside of tech. Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar are examples.

Dow up 1,000 points, within striking distance of 50,000 milestone

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was soaring to a fresh intraday high in early afternoon trading, with Nvidia Corp. posting the largest gain in the blue-chip stock index. The Dow was gaining 1,043 points,