Dow Jones Today (Dec. 22, 2025): DJIA Near 48,410 at 1:35 PM ET as AI-Led Rally Lifts Stocks Ahead of Key U.S. Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6% to around 48,414 in early afternoon trading Monday, lifted by gains in technology and AI-related stocks such as Nvidia and Micron. Chevron and Merck contributed significantly to the index’s rise, while Nike lagged. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also advanced about 0.6%. Trading volumes remained light ahead of the holiday.