Support WBURThe Dow Jones hits 40,000 for the first time. What to know about this major milestoneRafael NamUpdated May 16, 2024 ShareTraders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City on May 16, 2024, when the Dow hit 40,000 points for the first time ever. (Getty Images)This article was originally published on May 16, 2024.