DJ Dow Rallies Nearly 200 Points On Gains For Shares Of Merck, Apple
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Behind positive growth for shares of Merck and Apple, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up Friday morning.
The Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) is trading 195 points (0.5%) higher, as shares of Merck (Merck & Co. Inc.) and Apple (Apple Inc.) have contributed to the index's intraday rally.
Merck's shares are up $1.40 (1.2%) while those of Apple have climbed $2.57, or 1.2%, combining for an approximately 26-point boost for the Dow.
Nike (Nike Inc. Cl B), Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs Group Inc.), and Caterpillar (Caterpillar Inc.) are also contributing significantly to the gain.
A $1 move in any one of the 30 components of the benchmark equates to a 6.57-point swing.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled September 6, 2024.
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September 06, 2024 09:45 ET (13:45 GMT)
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