Dow Jones hits 50,000 for the first time as Nvidia and Broadcom power market indexes higher

Dow Jones hits 50,000 for the first time as Nvidia and Broadcom power market indexes higher

By Anders Bylund
Publication Date: 2026-05-14 18:12:00

The Dow just hit 50,000 for the first time, and all three major indexes are up about 1% at midday. Here’s what’s driving the moves and what it means for your portfolio.