DJ UnitedHealth, Amgen Share Gains Lead Dow's 114-Point Climb
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Behind positive gains for shares of UnitedHealth and Amgen, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is climbing Wednesday afternoon.
The Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 114 points (0.3%) higher, as shares of UnitedHealth (UnitedHealth Group Inc.) and Amgen (Amgen Inc.) have contributed to the blue-chip gauge's intraday rally.
UnitedHealth's shares are up $22.08 (3.8%) while those of Amgen have risen $7.41 (2.7%), combining for a roughly 181-point bump for the Dow.
IBM (International Business Machines Corp.), Walt Disney (Walt Disney Co.), and Merck (Merck & Co. Inc.) are also contributing significantly to the gain.
A $1 move in any one of the 30 components of the benchmark results in a 6.15-point swing.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled November 20, 2024.
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November 20, 2024 15:35 ET (20:35 GMT)
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