[DowJonesToday]Dow Jones Maintains Upward Momentum Amidst Mixed Market Signals

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 52.27 (0.10%) points today, extending its record-setting streak and reaching 50,188.14. This upward movement for the Dow comes amidst a mixed market, as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite experienced declines. The primary narrative driving market sentiment is a tug-of-war between weak economic data and expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, along with varied corporate earnings reports. Disappointing December 2025 retail sales data, which sh ...