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Dow Surges Near 49,000 as Wall Street Starts 2026 on a Strong Note
Wall Street opened the first full week of trading in 2026 on an optimistic note, with major indexes posting solid gains during Monday’s session at the New York Stock Exchange.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the charge, climbing more than 800 points during the trading day and briefly crossing the 49,000 milestone for the first time in its history. While the index slipped just below that level by the time the closing bell rang, it still finished the day with a significant gain.
The Dow closed at 48,977.18, up 594.79 points, or 1.23 percent, marking a strong start to the new year for blue-chip stocks. Investors appeared encouraged by renewed momentum in the markets as trading activity picked up following the holiday period.
Other major indexes also moved higher. The S&P 500 ended the session at 6,902.05, gaining 43.58 points, or 0.64 percent. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite rose 160.19 points to close at 23,395.82, an increase of 0.69 percent.
Market analysts say the gains reflect continued confidence among investors as the new year begins, with attention now turning to upcoming economic data and corporate earnings reports that could shape market direction in the weeks ahead.
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By: CNN Newsource
January 5, 2026
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