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Investors Cheer Dow's Historic 50,000 Close as U.S. Economy Outperforms Global Peers

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:29 PM

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time, marking a historic milestone as it outperformed other indices, driven by strong performances from companies like Caterpillar.

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