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Dow Hits Record High as AI Stocks Surge, Sentiment Plummets

5/25/2026

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on Friday.
Consumer sentiment fell to an all-time low the same day.
Traders poured money into artificial-intelligence stocks while Americans worried about AI’s impact on jobs.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised the gains, while analysts warned the bond market could pressure the White House.
An economist said reduced labor costs may lift stock prices but could cut household jobs.

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Story summary

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high on Friday.
Consumer sentiment fell to an all-time low the same day.
Traders poured money into artificial-intelligence stocks while Americans worried about AI’s impact on jobs.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised the gains, while analysts warned the bond market could pressure the White House.
An economist said reduced labor costs may lift stock prices but could cut household jobs.