The U.S. stock market reached new record highs on October 14, 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 43,000 for the first time, gaining 201.36 points to reach 43,065.22, up 0.47%. The S&P 500 also hit a new all-time high, finishing at 5,859.85, up 0.77%. This marked the 46th record high for the S&P 500 in 2024, which is now up 23.74% year-to-date. The Nasdaq also saw significant gains, rising 1.00%. The rally was driven by investor optimism ahead of a busy week of corporate earnings reports. Tech stocks led the charge, with notable gains from companies like Apple, UnitedHealth Group, Salesforce, and Microsoft. European markets also performed well, with the FTSEurofirst 300 closing up 0.50% and Germany's DAX hitting a record high. However, on October 15, 2024, U.S. stocks saw a decline, with the Nasdaq down 1.01% and European tech stocks tumbling 5.2%.