Dow Jones Surpasses 39,000 as U.S. Stocks Rally to Records (2/7/2026)

U.S. stocks surged in late trading on February 7, 2026, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 39,001.66, surpassing its 39,000.00 barrier for the first time since October 2022. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also ended higher, adding 1.4% and 2.1%, respectively. The rally followed a strong open on Wall Street, driven by upbeat earnings from major tech and industrials, a slight easing in inflation readings, and a continued accommodative Fed policy. Sectorally, industrials and materials led the gains, reflecting robust manufacturing and commodity demand.