DJ UnitedHealth, Travelers Share Gains Contribute To Dow's 131-Point Climb
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Led by strong returns for shares of UnitedHealth and Travelers, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is climbing Friday morning.
The Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 131 points higher (0.3%), as shares of UnitedHealth (UnitedHealth Group Inc.) and Travelers (Travelers Cos. Inc.) have contributed to the index's intraday rally.
UnitedHealth's shares are up $9.83 (1.6%) while those of Travelers are up $3.09, or 1.2%, combining for a roughly 85-point bump for the Dow.
Also contributing significantly to the gain are McDonald's (McDonald's Corp.), Home Depot (Home Depot Inc.), and Walmart (Walmart Inc.).
A $1 move in any of the index's 30 components equates to a 6.57-point swing.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled November 8, 2024.
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November 08, 2024 09:49 ET (14:49 GMT)
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