What is the biggest Dow gain in history?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average achieved its largest single-day point gain in history on December 26, 2018, surging an incredible 1,086.25 points to close at 22,878.45, which marked a 4.98% percentage increase. This historic post-Christmas market surge allowed Wall Street to recover sharply from severe preceding volatility. In terms of percentage gains, the record remains March 15, 1933, when the index skyrocketed over 15% during the Great Depression.
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