Dow Closes Above 47,000 for First Time, S&P 500 Hits Record
On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 47,000 for the first time in history, driven by strong corporate earnings and falling oil prices. The S&P 500 also reached a new record high. On Wednesday, futures indicated further gains, with Dow futures rising 172 points (0.3%) and S&P 500 futures up 0.4%, while Nasdaq 100 futures remained flat. The rally reflects investor optimism about corporate profitability and easing energy costs.
Key facts
- Dow closed above 47,000 for the first time on Tuesday.
- S&P 500 also hit a record high.
- Rally was powered by earnings and falling oil.
- On Wednesday, Dow futures climbed 172 points (0.3%).
- S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%.
- Nasdaq 100 futures were flat.
- The record-setting run is expected to extend.
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Institutions
- Dow Jones Industrial Average
- S&P 500
- Nasdaq
Sources
- Quartz —