Shares of Chevron Corp. were the second biggest gainer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average after Amazon.com Friday, after the [energy company reported that U.S. production](

October was a busy—and at times volatile—month for U.S. markets. It is slated to end on a high note. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite are on track for their sixth- and seventh-straight monthly gains,

I believe U.S. indices, including the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500, are positioning for further upside momentum. While the Dow remains hesitant, technical setups suggest that key resistance levels may soon turn into strong support,

The rally in the stock market on Wednesday morning has put the Dow Jones Industrial Average on pace to finish above 48,000 for the first time on record. Wednesday marks just three trading days since the Dow's last 1,

At the time of this writing, the financial stock is up 20% year-to-date compared to 15% for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: \^GSPC) -- putting the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: \^

A board above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange displays the closing number for the Dow Jones industrial average, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was on track Friday to finish above 47,000 for the first time following what is set to be its best weekly showing since early July, Dow Jones Market Data showed. The Dow was up 926.

Oil prices are hovering around five-year lows due to lower demand and higher supply. In its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast a 2 million barrel per day increase in 2025 liquid fuels, largely due to higher production from non-OPEC+ countries like the U.S.