Jan 11, 2026
positiveDow Surpasses 49,000 as Wall Street Hits Fresh Record Highs in Early 2026 Rally
U.S. equity markets surged to start the new year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing above 49,000 for the first time. Broad-based gains in industrials and health care helped the S&P 500 set a new record, even as energy sectors lagged.