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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time, driven by chipmakers like Nvidia, while Amazon fell sharply on news of a massive $200 billion capital expenditure plan for 2026. Investors are scrutinizing soaring AI infrastructure costs.

Archer Aviation shares surged 12.5% to $7.30 on Friday as investors rotated into small-cap stocks. ARK Investment Management recently disclosed a 5.4% passive stake in the electric air-taxi developer.