Dow Jones today: Index jumps nearly 300 points as Goldman earnings and TSMC outlook lift Wall Street
New York, January 15, 2026, 17:04 EST — After-hours The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) broke a two-day losing streak on Thursday, climbing 292.81 points, or 0.60%, to finish at 49,442.44. Strong bank earnings and a boost in chip stocks, fueled by Taiwan Semiconductor’s upbeat forecast, lifted the index. “It’s been growth, tech or bust,” said Longbow Asset Management CEO Jake Dollarhide, highlighting renewed interest in banks and “old-school industrials.” (Reuters) The shift is significant as the market tests whether it can push higher without relying on a handful of tech giants. Reuters noted a rotation into industrials, healthcare, and