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Feb 9, 2026 4:00 AM

Dow Tops 50,000 For First Time Ever: Investor Sentiment Improves, Fear & Greed Index Moves To 'Neutral' Zone

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an increase in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.

U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index jumping more than 1,200 points during the session. The index notched fresh record highs Friday, topping the 50,000-point milestone.

Stocks most battered by the software-led sell-off staged the sharpest snap-back rallies. Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) jumped roughly 14%, while Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) rose about 13%, making them the top performers within the S&P 500.

In earnings, shares of Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) slid more than 5% despite reporting stronger-than-expected earnings. Shares of AutoNation Inc.