Merck, 3M Share Gains Contribute to Dow's 238-Point Climb

Dow Jones10-20 21:45

DJ Merck, 3M Share Gains Contribute To Dow's 238-Point Climb

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Powered by positive growth for shares of Merck and 3M, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading up Tuesday morning.

Shares of Merck (Merck & Co. Inc.) and 3M (3M Co.) have contributed to the index's intraday rally, as the Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 238 points, or 0.5%, higher.

Merck's shares have gained $5.52 (3.8%) while those of 3M are up $5.67, or 3.5%, combining for an approximately 66-point boost for the Dow.

Other components contributing significantly to the gain include Johnson & Johnson (Johnson & Johnson), Travelers (Travelers Cos. Inc.), and Amgen (Amgen Inc.).

A $1 move in any of the Dow's 30 components equates to a 5.94-point swing.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled October 20, 2026.

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