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For more than 128 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as Wall Street's most prominent barometer of the stock market's health.

When it debuted on May 26, 1896, it was

For the last 128 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as a guide to help investors gauge the health of the U.S. stock market.

At its inception in May 1896, the

Following the stock picks of billionaires can help any investor become more informed about the markets and what stocks might be worth closer consideration. Billionaire investors tend to focus on

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other top benchmark indexes are still near their all-time highs, but there are some excellent bargains in the stock market as we head into fall. In this video

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.8% in August. That's a great performance, especially considering the widely followed index is up roughly 8.5% year to date.

However, several Dow stocks

What a year it's been for the stock market so far. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Index are up 18%, 18%, and 10%, respectively.

Yet, there are many stocks that are

Are you looking for investment income? Dividend stocks are an obvious place to start your search, but there are so many! For most people, limiting your prospects to the 30 stocks that make up the

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are less than 1% off their all-time highs, while the Nasdaq Composite is off by less than 5% from its peak. And yet, there are still plenty of stocks

One of the most important aspects of the S&P 500 index is the way it is weighted. While its market-cap weighting approach was an improvement over the way the Dow Jones Industrial Average was

Over the last century, no asset class has trumped stocks. While Treasury bonds, housing, and various commodities like gold and oil have had their moments to shine, nothing comes remotely close to

On Wall Street, important data releases are a common occurrence. Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meetings, the monthly inflation and jobs reports, and even the quarterly filing of Form 13Fs

The Dow Jones Industrial Average contains 30 components, most of which are stable, blue chip, dividend-paying companies. While not known for blistering growth rates, even value-oriented Dow stocks

Although Wall Street's major stock indexes don't move higher in a straight line, there's been no question that the bulls have been in firm control since the start of 2023.

Over a nearly 20-month

The economy is shaping up to be one of the biggest issues of the presidential election. That's not surprising as Americans have endured the highest inflation cycle in 40 years, following a surge in

You've probably heard of the Dow Jones Industrial Index (DJINDICES: ^DJI). After all, it's one of the oldest stock market indexes, and its ups and downs are often quoted in news articles and

For more than 128 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as one of Wall Street's top "health" barometers. Over this span, we've watched the Dow evolve from an

For much of the past two years, the bulls have been firmly in control on Wall Street. The mature stock-powered Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and

Are you looking for quality stocks that are easy and rewarding to own for the long haul? Why not start -- and maybe even finish -- your hunt with the 30 names that make up the Dow Jones Industrial

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) lost momentum last month. The index had its worst July in the past decade, and the losses accelerated in early August, when recession fears resurfaced after a

Wall Street has been in a bull market for a while now. The bull run stretches back to Oct. 23, 2023, when the S&P 500 market index ended the day at a low point of 4,117 points. Economists announced

It's been over 100 years since investors began viewing the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) as an overall stock market barometer. However, despite its longevity, the index is deeply

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, a widely used barometer of the U.S. economy, is up 5.5% year to date. Despite this positive trend, the U.S. economy is exhibiting some alarming signs of tipping

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 6%. The S&P 500 fell 8%. And the Nasdaq Composite Index plunged 13%. The bull market investors have enjoyed since the fourth quarter of 2022 appeared to be in

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is known for containing 30 industry-leading components from a variety of stock market sectors. But even Dow stocks can endure steep sell-offs.

Dow components

Over the last month, Wall Street has sent investors a stern but necessary reminder that stocks can indeed move lower just as easily as they can head higher.

In 2024, we've witnessed the mature