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 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 smashes 50,000 and here’s how all 30 stocks rank according to SA Quant Ratings

The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) surged to a fresh all-time high on Friday, breaking above the historic 50,000 level for the first time in its history.

Dow closes above 50K for the first time in history

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 points for the first time in the 140-year history of the stock index. The Dow gained more than 1,200 points Friday, rising 2.5 percent to close at 50,
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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 Jones vs. S&P 500: Which index actually represents the market?

The S&P and the Dow are two of the most popular bellwether indexes for the American stock market and economy. Here's how they stack up.

Dow reaches 50,000 milestone in record time, showing power of bull market

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