Dow gains 460 to 51,810, snaps three-week losing streak

Dow climbed 460 points, or 0.9%, to 51,810 in the week ending Sept. 25, 2026, while the S&P 500 — a broader basket of large U.S. companies — rose 0.5%, MarketWatch reported. The Nasdaq also finished higher, Investopedia reported. The Dow snapped a three-week losing streak. Higher prices help 401(k)s, but gains can reverse quickly.