Stock Market Ends Mixed As Dow Hits Fresh Milestone; Goldman Sachs Jumps

Core Viewpoint - The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new milestone, closing above 48,000 for the first time, reflecting strong performance in blue-chip stocks ahead of a vote to end a government shutdown [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The Dow industrials increased by 0.7% on Wednesday, continuing the upward trend from the previous session [1]. - This rise followed a significant gain on Tuesday, where the Dow surged by 559 points, equivalent to a 1.2% increase [1].