Dow Jones Industrial Average

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1. An index of the relative price movement of the shares of thirty major industrial companies, most of which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Changes in the average (noted as “rises” and “falls”) give investors a general picture of the state of the market. Often referred to as “the Dow.”

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Example Sentences

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower, but barely, with a 0.2% loss.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The Nasdaq index fell by more than 4%, the S&P 500 closed 2.6% lower and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.35%.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

On Thursday, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, which was not a large change for one trading session, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.7%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a fresh record, driven by healthcare and financial stocks, as tech stocks lagged after Broadcom’s guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The stock market had rebounded earlier in the year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing an all-time record of 15.34 percent in one day on March 15 to close at 62.10.

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