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The storied past of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and its continued relevance today to some segments of the market make it a go-to place for investors searching for industry-leading companies

The U.S. stock market is the largest stock market in the world, accounting for 43% of the $106 trillion global equity market last year. U.S. stocks have created substantial wealth over time

When investors closed the book on 2023, many did so with a big smile. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) firmly put the 2022 bear market in the rearview mirror and galloped

All three major indexes slipped into bear territory in 2022, and ever since, one question has been on investors' minds: When will the next bull market arrive? It's impossible to answer that question

Go against the grain. Swim against the tide. Zig when others zag.

These phrases have become widely known because they describe a common idea that's widely appealing. That's especially the case for

In 2023, Wall Street enjoyed a truly stellar year. Although the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a record high, it was the 43% gain by the growth-stock-driven Nasdaq Composite

Unlike other indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial index (DJINDICES:^DJI) is an invite-only club. It includes 30 of the largest U.S. companies, but there are a few kickers that make for an odd index.

Investors avoided both Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) stocks this past year as Wall Street turned its attention back toward high-growth tech businesses. That shift represents

For more than 127 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as one of Wall Street's most-watched "health" barometers. What was once an index comprised of a dozen

Last year was a true running of the bulls on Wall Street. When the final closing bell tolled, the benchmark S&P 500 and growth-fueled Nasdaq Composite had respectively rallied 24% and 43%

When you hear the term "stock market index," chances are the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, or Dow Jones Industrial Average comes to mind. But the Nasdaq-100 is also a widely talked about index.

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When the curtain closed on 2023, Wall Street and everyday investors had plenty of reason to cheer. The 127-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) climbed to a record high last year

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, or the Dow, is an index composed of 30 distinguished companies from the U.S. exchanges. It's widely covered and viewed as a gauge for the health of the broader U.S

The new year is young, but 2024's stock market themes are already starting to develop.

Investors have grown more skeptical that the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts will happen as fast as they

Since its creation in 1896, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has become one of the most followed and familiar barometers of stock market performance.

The Dow index contains 30 of the U.S.'s largest

When the curtain closed on 2023, optimists emerged as winners (as is often the case). Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average made headlines for streaking to a record high, it's the 43% gain for

After experiencing a brutal crypto winter in 2022, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) experienced quite a rebound last year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 index, and Nasdaq Composite all posted

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) stock underperformed the market again last year, declining 7% in 2023 compared to a 24% rally in the S&P 500. That decline was enough to make the beverage giant among the

After cutting its dividend by 48%, Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) is no longer the highest-yielding stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. But even after the cut, Walgreens yields 4%

Now that 2023 is firmly in the rearview, we can say without a doubt that it was a remarkable year for stocks. The benchmark S&P 500 index soared 24% last year, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average

For the past 127 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) has served as a leading barometer of Wall Street's health. What was once an index dominated by a dozen industrial

After the first full week into 2024, market dynamics are looking far different than in 2023. After the first five trading sessions, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) was down 0.6%, the S&P 500

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) investors didn't just have a flat year in 2023, they had a downright awful one. Shares of the beverage behemoth declined even as the S&P 500 rallied by 22%. Coke's 5% drop was

Last year was a rock-solid reminder of how powerful a wealth creator Wall Street can be. The 127-year-old Dow Jones Industrial Average ascended to a record high, while the broad-based S&P 500

At a stock price of around $25 a share, Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) is the lowest-weighted component of the price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average. But years of dividend raises