U.S. stock markets closed strongly on Friday, with major indices posting robust gains and the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging past the 50 000 mark for the first time as tech and cyclical sectors rebounded.
The Dow jumped 2.47 % to 50,115.67, marking a psychological milestone and broad market leadership beyond megacap tech. The S&P 500 climbed around 2 % to roughly 6,932.30, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced about 2.2 % to 23,031.21, driven by renewed buying in chipmakers and tech infrastructure names. Smaller caps tracked via the Russell 2000 also posted strong gains.
Breadth improves as sentiment revives
The late-week rally followed earlier selling that weighed on technology and AI sectors, with buyers stepping in on attractive valuations and stabilising crypto markets. Chipmakers led the recovery, while consumer and travel sectors also contributed to the broad advance.
Macro drivers
Investors cited hopes for later-cycle rate cuts and a stabilization in labor market data as key catalysts. Bitcoin’s rebound above $70 000 also supported risk assets across equities and derivatives.
Weekend and beyond
The strong finish into the weekend suggests growing confidence in economic resilience, but markets remain alert to macro data — particularly inflation prints and Fed communications — that could shape potential policy shifts.
Newshub Editorial in North America – February 7, 2026
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