The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 159.95 points or 0.32% today to 49686.12
--Up seven of the past 10 trading days
--Off 1.00% from its record close of 50188.14 hit Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
--Up 17.68% from the Election Day close of 42221.88 on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
--Up 14.25% from the Inauguration Day close of 43487.83 on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
--Up 17.67% since tariffs were announced on Wednesday, April 2, 2025
--Up 1.45% since the start of the Iran Conflict on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
--Off 1.00% from its 52-week high of 50188.14 hit Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
--Up 19.43% from its 52-week low of 41603.07 hit Friday, May 23, 2025
--Rose 16.11% from 52 weeks ago
--Off 1.00% from its 2026 closing high of 50188.14 hit Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
--Up 10.01% from its 2026 closing low of 45166.64 hit Friday, March 27, 2026
--Month-to-date it is up 0.07%
--Year-to-date it is up 1622.83 points or 3.38%
Data based on preliminary market closing values
Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
May 18, 2026 16:10 ET (20:10 GMT)
Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Comments