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22 May 2026 20:48  |

Dow Jones Breaks Intraday Record, Market Optimism Rises

Wall Street rallied on Friday (May 22), with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting an intraday record of 50,651 points, surpassing its previous high of 50,512.79 on February 10. The rally was driven by AI-driven trading and market optimism about negotiations that could end the US-Iran war, boosting investor risk sentiment.

Earlier in March, the Dow closed 10% below its high due to concerns about the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq had already reached intraday records in mid-April. On the Dow, technology stocks like Cisco, Amazon, and Nvidia were the main movers, with Nvidia reporting a sales outlook that beat estimates this week.

Lagging sectors included Chevron, McDonald's, and Nike. Strong first-quarter performance has cushioned the impact of geopolitical uncertainty, with 12-month US earnings estimates rising more than 10% since the start of the year, according to LSEG Datastream.

Monitored variables: market sentiment regarding the US-Iran war, technology sector performance, and corporate earnings outlook for the next quarter. (Arl)

Source: Newsmaker.id

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