Dow Jones Registers Significant Rally Above 49,000

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 370.44 points to 49,174.50 on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, as an enterprise-software relief rally eased recent volatility. Gains in Salesforce, IBM, Apple and Amazon led the advance, while Dow Futures pointed higher amid expectations of looming corporate earnings and a push toward 50,000. Healthcare lagged, with UnitedHealth down on rising medical-care ratios and weaker Medicare Advantage enrollment.