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Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 50,000 points for first time
FOX Business correspondent Lydia Hu reports as the Dow hits an all-time high, surpassing the 50,000-point milestone.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 points for the first time on Friday as stocks rallied in response to a rout in tech shares earlier in the week.
The closely watched index rose above 50,000 for the first time after 2 p.m. during Friday’s trading session, advancing 1,206.95 points, or 2.47%, to close at 50,115.67.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also closed in the green, up 1.97% and 2.18%, respectively.
President Donald Trump celebrated the news in a Truth Social post on Friday afternoon.
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“The Dow Jones Industrial Average just hit 50,000 for the first time in History. CONGRATULATIONS AMERICA!” Trump wrote.
The president said in a separate post, “The ‘Experts’ said that if I hit 50,000 on the Dow by the end of my Term, I would have done a great job, but I hit 50,000 today, three years ahead of schedule — Remember that for the Midterms, because the Democrats will CRASH the Economy!”
Chip stocks surged on expectations they would benefit from increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) data centers by Amazon and Google parent company Alphabet.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 50,000 points for the first time Friday. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Shares in Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom all rose by more than 7%. Amazon’s stock fell nearly 7% after announcing it planned to ramp up capital expenditures by more than 50% this year amid the AI race after a similar announcement by Alphabet Wednesday.
Friday’s rallies in the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq followed three consecutive days of losses amid worries about AI.
“Market sentiment improved after today’s positive report out of the University of Michigan,” said Jeffrey Roach, LPL Financial chief economist. “Median 1-year inflation expectations hit the lowest since January 2025, providing some comfort for investors eager to see improving inflation metrics.”
Several software companies saw stock declines amid investors’ concerns that competition in the AI space could hurt their margins as well as questions about whether valuations have become excessive amid the AI boom.
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I:DJI | DOW JONES AVERAGES | 50115.67 | +1,206.95 | +2.47% |
| SP500 | S&P 500 | 6932.3 | +133.90 | +1.97% |
| I:COMP | NASDAQ COMPOSITE INDEX | 23031.213218 | +490.63 | +2.18% |
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“This trade has been volatile, and there have been selloffs at times, but I think there’s enough evidence that there’s real demand for AI products, real promise with what they can do and a necessity of a lot of spending to get there,” said Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird.
“So, when there’s this kind of a sell-off, I think there’s a floor where there’s going to be a certain set of investors that steps in and starts buying these names.”
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Shares in Nvidia and other chipmakers surged amid expectations of continued investment in AI. (Loren Elliott/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Nine of the 11 S&P 500 sector indexes rose, led by the information technology index’s gain of more than 3.7% and a nearly 2.7% gain by the index for industrials.
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Milano Cortina 2026’s Winter Olympics opening ceremony unfolded Friday as a bold, geographically ambitious spectacle titled “Armonia” (Harmony), weaving live performances across San Siro Stadium, Cortina d’Ampezzo and beyond into a narrative celebrating Italy’s dual urban-mountain soul. The nearly three-hour show blended La Scala-inspired dance, global superstars like Mariah Carey and Laura Pausini, and dual cauldron lightings, though fragmented execution, political boos and protest interruptions tempered its grandeur.
Directed by Marco Balich with a Giorgio Armani fashion homage, the ceremony innovated by distributing athlete parades across four clusters — Milan (indoor), Cortina (Alpine/sliding), Livigno (freestyle) and Predazzo (Nordic) — ensuring all 3,000+ competitors participated despite vast distances. Critics hailed the simultaneity as “intimate and enormous,” but some found it disjointed, lacking traditional cohesion.
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In a historic twist, two Olympic cauldrons blazed simultaneously: Milan’s Arco della Pace and Cortina’s Piazza Dibona, symbolizing city-mountain unity. Supermodel Vittoria Ceretti, in all-white Armani, carried the torch from San Siro to ignite Milan’s flame via “magic of technology,” while Cortina’s lit remotely — a logistical marvel marred by elongated sequences.
The multi-venue parade replaced single-stadium marches with live feeds: ice skaters in Milan, snowboarders in Livigno, biathletes in Predazzo. Television editing fluidly integrated segments, creating “four ceremonies in one,” though live crowds felt the fragmentation. U.S. athletes drew massive cheers at San Siro, only for boos to erupt during Vice President JD Vance’s brief appearance — a tense moment swiftly cut away.
‘Armonia’ theme: Beauty over politics, but protests intrude
“Armonia” promised a “voyage through art and innovation,” honoring Leonardo da Vinci, Italian design and Olympic ethos. Ethereal dancers opened with La Scala nods — marble busts, flowing choreography — evoking tranquility before escalating to time-travel motifs and massive bobbleheads. Actress Matilda De Angelis narrated, tying fragmented acts into harmony’s promise.
Mariah Carey kicked off with hits, joined by Grammy/Golden Globe winner Laura Pausini and tenor Andrea Bocelli from Tuscany. Production designer Paolo Fantin and music director Andrea Farri delivered visual feasts — ice-block banners, fashion-sports uniforms — though Deadline critiqued “gimmicks over glamour” in the flame-lighting finale.
Protests disrupted: anti-Olympic banners decried housing costs, Palestinian solidarity chants pierced whistles. Organized rather than chaotic, they underscored Italy’s civic pulse amid global tensions.
Parade of Nations: Distributed drama delights, divides
Fragmenting the traditional parade minimized travel while showcasing venues. San Siro hosted urban nations; Cortina mountain squads. Graphics aided viewers, but stadium pacing dragged — “seemingly endless procession,” per IndieWire.
U.S. flagbearers received roars; host Italy closed to “Il Canto degli Italiani.” IOC President Thomas Bach’s farewell preceded LA 2028 handover.
Critics praise innovation, critique cohesion
The Guardian (4/5 stars): “Intimate and enormous… less march of nations, more curated narrative mirroring distributed sports.”
Deadline: “Three hours, three acts lacked unity beyond visual devotion… historic spectacle, per Malagò.”
IndieWire: “Weirdness in short supply, but harmony attempts shone in editing.”
Variety: “Somber tone, stringent security for 2.2B viewers; dual flames wowed.”
Global audience hit billions; Peacock/NBC streamed live.
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Saturday yields five golds: men’s downhill (Bormio, 5:30 a.m. ET), women’s skiathlon (Val di Fiemme). Nathan Chen eyes figure skating three-peat; Chloe Kim defends halfpipe; Mikaela Shiffrin chases records.
Hosts Italy (130 athletes) bank on Federica Brignone, Sofia Goggia. Russia as AIN; China fields Eileen Gu.
Production triumphs and logistical feats
Balich Wonder Studio executed Balich’s vision: da Vinci inventions, culinary nods, youth segments. Armani costumes fused elegance-sports; Cantini Parrini’s designs dazzled. San Siro’s 75,000 roared; remote venues pulsed simultaneously.
Security — drones, robots, thousands of officers — shielded dignitaries including Vance, Rubio. Sustainability shone: 99% legacy venues.
What ‘Armonia’ means for Olympics future
Milano Cortina pioneered polycentric ceremonies, influencing LA 2028, Brisbane 2032. “Harmony” — uniting disparate elements — resonated amid division, though execution split opinions.
Malagò called it “promise to the world”; Varnier hailed inclusive athlete participation. From San Siro spectacle to Cortina flames, Italy delivered innovation — if not unalloyed unity.
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OTTAWA—Further interest-rate cuts won’t necessarily help an economy that’s being pulled down by U.S. trade friction, advances in artificial intelligence and lower population growth, Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem said Thursday.
The Canadian economy is undergoing a profound structural shift, Macklem said. The central bank can help support the transition, but it’s ultimately the response from policymakers, business executives and households that will determine Canada’s future prosperity, Macklem said in a speech delivered in Toronto, the country’s financial-nerve center.
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Luxury Sydney retailer Cosette has announced that it will close after 11 years in business.
The announcement, which was shared by the retailer online, also shared that the company will hold an Australian Warehouse Sale to offload remaining stock.
Cosette Announces Closure
Cosette likewise took the opportunity to explain the surprising decision to close its doors for good.
“Unfortunately, the market has changed and we – rather than our mission to make luxury more affordable, every day – were sometimes the story,” the retailer said in its statement. “So, after careful consideration, we have made the decision to close our Sydney warehouse and operations in the near future.”
The retailer has been known for selling pre-owned and authenticated luxury handbags and accessories. However, as news.com.au notes in its report, Cosette was at the center of controversy in 2024 when it was accused of selling fake designer handbags.
Investigations eventually cleared Cosette as it found no evidence to support such claims.
Australian Warehouse Sale
As previously mentioned, Cosette also announced that it will be holding an Australian Warehouse Sale.
The retailer will offer up to 80% off RRP on some luxury brands, such as Saint Laurent, Gucci, Prada and Celine.
There will also be an additional 10% off sitewide, which will be applied at checkout.
“Limited quantities, limited time,” Cosette said in its announcement. “All bags are priced to clear and will not be restocked.”
MEXICO CITY—The Bank of Mexico left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Thursday, pausing after 12 consecutive cuts to assess the inflationary impact of recent tax and tariff increases.
The five-member board of governors voted unanimously to leave the overnight interest-rate target at 7.0% in their first monetary policy meeting of the year. The pause was widely expected.
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