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Technology Shares Power Nasdaq Gains as Dow Jones Pauses Record Run
New York, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Renewed interest in tech stocks lifted the Nasdaq 1% Monday, contrasting a flat Dow, while Japan’s Nikkei surged nearly 4% following Prime Minister Takaichi’s historic supermajority election victory.
Dow Jones Breaks 50,000 Milestone as Industrial Sector Fuels Historic Rally
New York, Sunday, 8 February 2026.
The Dow breached 50,000 Friday, closing at 50,115.67. This historic surge was driven by “old economy” strength, with Caterpillar jumping 7% as investors pivoted from volatile software stocks.
