Dow's 200-Point Rally Led By Gains For Shares Of Nike, Merck

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DJ Dow's 200-Point Rally Led By Gains For Shares Of Nike, Merck

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Behind strong returns for shares of Nike and Merck, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up Wednesday morning.

The Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 201 points, or 0.4%, higher, as shares of Nike (Nike Inc. Cl B) and Merck (Merck & Co. Inc.) are contributing to the index's intraday rally.

Nike's shares have risen $2.72 (4.7%) while those of Merck have risen $1.35 (1.3%), combining for an approximately 25-point bump for the Dow.

Also contributing significantly to the gain are Procter & Gamble (Procter & Gamble Co.), JPMorgan Chase (JPMorgan Chase & Co.), and Walt Disney (Walt Disney Co.).

A $1 move in any of the index's 30 components results in a 6.16-point swing.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled December 24, 2025.

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December 24, 2025 10:57 ET (15:57 GMT)

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