DJIA Rises 1.62% This Week to 42063.36, New Record Close — Data Talk

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 669.58 points or 1.62% this week to 42063.36

--Up for two consecutive weeks

--Up 1717.95 points or 4.26% over the last two weeks

--Largest two-week point and percentage gain since the week ending Nov 10, 2023

--Up five of the past six weeks

--Today it is up 38.17 points or 0.09%

--A new record close

--29th record close of 2024

--Up for two consecutive trading days

--Up 560.26 points or 1.35% over the last two trading days

--Largest two-day point and percentage gain since Friday, Aug. 16, 2024

--Up six of the past eight trading days

--Up 53.07% from the Election Day close of 27480.03 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

--Up 34.87% from the Inauguration Day close of 31188.38 on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

--Up 29.75% from its 52-week low of 32417.59 hit Friday, Oct. 27, 2023

--Rose 23.85% from 52 weeks ago

--Up 12.87% from its 2024 closing low of 37266.67 hit Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024

--Month-to-date it is up 1.20%

--Year-to-date it is up 4373.82 points or 11.60%

Data based on preliminary market closing values

Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

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September 20, 2024 16:29 ET (20:29 GMT)

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