Was October 24, 2026 the Dow above 53,000?
NO
No — the Dow closed Friday at 52,215.16, roughly 785 points shy of 53,000.
Why
- Friday's close: 52,215.16, down 652.82 points (-1.2%)
- Markets are closed Saturday, so no trading today
- Needs a 1.5% rally to reach 53,000