Equity markets rallied Friday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 50,000 threshold at 2:30 p.m. ET for the first time ever.
President Donald Trump celebrated the news with a Truth Social post.
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Dow Hits 50,000 for First Time Ever
The stock market is rallying following three days of selling amid tech stock, metals, and crypto turmoil.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after the opening bell in New York on Jan. 2, 2026. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
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