Dow Jones Extends Record Highs, Silver Hits $80: Markets Today - American International Gr (NYSE:AIG), Albemarle (NYSE:ALB)

Wall Street has kicked off 2026 on a strong footing, with large-cap indexes heading toward a third straight session of gains on Tuesday.By midday trading in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied nearly 1%, extending record highs as investors rotated into cyclical and blue-chip stocks.Silver broke above $80 an ounce, jumping more than 5% amid persistent supply shortages. Platinum surged 8.1% after Monday's sharp advance, while palladium gained 6.5%.Gold climbed for a third consecutive session, u ...