Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks 50,000 level for first time
Published on: Feb. 7, 2026, 7:10 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
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. Investors are diversifying, benefiting economically sensitive companies and contributing to the Dow's outperformance this year.
