Was October 24, 2026 the Dow above 52,000?
YES
Yes — markets are shut for the weekend, and Friday's close of 52,215.16 left the Dow above 52,000.
Why
- Friday's close: 52,215.16, down 652.82 points (1.2%)
- Saturday: no trading, so that close is the latest reading
- Dow still up 8.6% over the period cited by AP