The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 on Friday, surging 2.5% and closing above the milestone for the first time. The S&P 500 also rallied 2%, nearing record highs, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.2%. Cryptocurrencies, small-cap stocks, and software assets rebounded after a rough start to the week.

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