Dow (DJI) Reaches Record High of 50,697.24 Amid US-Iran Talks

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On May 22, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) increased by 408.59 points, or 0.82%, reaching 50,697.24, marking a record high. The S&P 500 is on track for its eighth consecutive weekly gain, boosted by Apple's (AAPL) 2% rise, pushing its market cap above $4.5 trillion. Semiconductor stocks saw a broad increase, with the Philadelphia chip index rising 2.4%, led by Qualcomm's 12% jump. The market remains optimistic amid ongoing US-Iran conflict discussions and strong earnings, despite concerns over rising oil prices affecting inflation.