Dow Surges to Record High, Touching 49,000 for First Time

Group 1 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to a record high, surpassing 49,000 for the first time, closing at an intraday record of 49,064.75 after a rally of 651 points, or 1.4% [1] - The index needs to close above 48,731.16 to achieve its first record close of 2026 [1] - Following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Wall Street showed a preference for sectors such as consumer discretionary, financials, energy, industrials, communication services, and materials [2] Group 2 - Goldman Sachs, being the top stock in the Dow, contributed significantly by adding 233 points to the index on its own [2]