The Dow Jones Industrial Average shook off COVID-19, supply-chain snafus, inflationary pressures and myriad other worries to deliver an outstanding year in absolute terms. Indeed, the blue-chip ...

However, the Dow Jones is a relatively narrow financial index, meaning its performance may not be indicative of the overall stock market. So let's take a look at the broader S&P 500 (^GSPC 2.13%).

The major indexes close the day with losses on Thursday after wavering earlier in the session. Palantir stock adds suspense.

March 17, 2021 – The Dow closes above 33,000 for the first time, at 33,015.37. April 15, 2021 – The Dow closes above 34,000 for the first time, at 34,035.99.

And as of 12:58 p.m. EDT on Aug. 3, the Dow is back above 35,000, posting over 200 points of gains and moving back toward record levels. Can the Dow Jones set a new record soon?

Key Facts The Dow rose as much as 0.6% to a new record high before paring back gains somewhat, while the S&P 500 was up 0.3%, less than 0.2% shy of its own record.

The big conglomerate peaked in mid-2021 at $190. The red-dotted down trend line connects that price with the $185 high seen later in that year. Note that the 50-week moving average crossed below ...

The Dow Jones industrial average recorded its worst week since late October, down 3.45 percent, as investors grappled with news that the Federal Reserve plans to back away from record-low interest ...

The iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is set to hit another big milestone this year. On May 26, the most widely followed global stock index will celebrate its 125th anniversary ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) soared to new all-time highs on Friday, testing above 45,700 for the first time since the index’s inception. The Dow Jones soared over 900 points in a single ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average produced well-above-average returns in 2021. But some of its venerable blue chips did far better ... while others left shareholders feeling shortchanged.