Was October 24, 2026 the Dow at a record close?
NO
No — markets are closed on Saturday, and Friday's close sat 3.93% below the record.
Why
- Friday, Oct 23 close: 52,215.16, down 1.23%
- Record close: 54,349.12 on Aug 5, 2026
- Index up 7.9% so far in 2026