Merck, Amgen Share Gains Contribute to Dow's 161-Point Climb

Dow Jones08-19 21:45

DJ Merck, Amgen Share Gains Contribute To Dow's 161-Point Climb

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Shares of Merck and Amgen are posting positive gains Wednesday morning, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average into positive territory.

Shares of Merck (Merck & Co. Inc.) and Amgen (Amgen Inc.) have contributed to the blue-chip gauge's intraday rally, as the Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 161 points higher (0.3%).

Merck's shares have climbed $12.37 (9.2%) while those of Amgen are up $13.30 (3.1%), combining for an approximately 153-point bump for the Dow.

Other components contributing significantly to the gain include Sherwin-Williams Co. (Sherwin-Williams Co.), Home Depot (Home Depot Inc.), and Salesforce (Salesforce Inc.).

A $1 move in any one of the 30 components of the benchmark results in a 5.94-point swing.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled August 19, 2026.

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