Dow Jones Rises 0.6% to Near 51,200, Outperforms Nasdaq

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose 0.6% on Friday, settling near the 51,200 level. The blue-chip index outperformed other major US benchmarks during the session.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slipped into negative territory, contrasting with the DJIA's gains. No other details were provided on the Nasdaq's decline or broader market drivers.