Dow Jones Closes at Record High of 50,579.70
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- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 294 points or 0.58% to a new all-time closing high of 50,579.70 on May 21, 2026, while the S&P 500 gained 0.37% to 7,473.47 and Nasdaq added 0.19%.
- The S&P 500 extended its longest weekly winning streak since late 2023.
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The main U.S. stock indexes reached their highest levels ever, showing broad gains across big companies.
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