Dow Hits Record High as Tech Rebounds
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) increased almost 350 points, or about 0.8%, to touch an all-time high of 43,077.70. This was a significant recovery following Tuesday’s downturn and the index still maintained its strong performance. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) also registered gains, 0.3% up, whereas the S&P 500 (^GSPC) jumped 0.5%, being just a bit distant from its own record.
Market recovery on Wednesday was partly due to the technology rebound, with chip stocks leading the way. Nvidia (NVDA) bounced back 3.1% despite the production cuts implemented by ASML for its 2025 sales, a decision that weakened the AI chip trade and instilled doubt in investors. Nonetheless, the increase of Nvidia had a spillover effect on the whole sector. On the flip side, the announcement of the financial results of Morgan Stanley encouraged the market further. The company’s profit incredibly went up, thanks to the increased activity of deal-making, which in turn made the shares grow by nearly 7%.
Despite the fact that divergent earnings reports from organisations, in particular ASML, UnitedHealth Group (UNH), and LVMH (MC.PA, LVMUY) rang an alarm bell, striking cautious notes, investors are very keen to spot any sign of a broader market weakness.
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The Dow Jones bullish run can be doubted after knowing that some of its technical indicators have turned around and have suggested some weakness in the uptrend. A robust retail sales report is expected to give the necessary acceleration required to prolong the rally.
High technology stocks took a pause for a moment, with Apple (NASDAQ) losing 0.9% after reaching a peak the day before. Alphabet (NASDAQ), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ), and Microsoft (NASDAQ) came next, losing between 0.2% and 1.6%. Still, Nvidia (NASDAQ) was unique in climbing 3.1% after about a 5% drop in the previous session. The chip giant’s bounce-back act was one of the few bright sparks as the broader tech sector contended with losses while investors were digesting the recent volatility.
Dow Jones Industrial Average Chart
DJIA/USD 15 Minute Chart
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) has maintained its rising trend and ended the day at 43,077.14 after reaching a record high of 43,277.79 within the trading period. This comes amidst a 0.03% fall, while the index still hovers near record heights, showing confidence in it by investors. The last seven days of the Dow have been characterised by a steady growth phase, which started from almost the 42,000 range on 9th October and was backed by promising macro data and firm corporate performance.
The recent chart movement implies a solid uptrend, and the Dow is consistently making higher lows and higher highs, a classical bullish signal. However, several technical indicators show some concern.
The index retraced for a short while after the peak, suggesting possible resistance around the level of 43,200. The current trend may be a breakthrough after a week of intense percentage gains in the market. This stage of growth will only be due to the incoming economic reports, such as retail sales data and corporate earnings, which might be the necessary push to the index to exceed the recent high points.
To sum it up, while the Dow’s technical indicators show the probability of a medium-term consolidation, the index remains in a strong position, and a positive catalyst could propel it further into record territory. Traders will be watching closely for any signs of market weakness or confirmation of a continued uptrend.
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