The Dow Jones index rose after surprise economic data. Tesla stock rallied on new plans to launch its robotaxi service.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stumbled on Thursday, consolidating just below the 45,000 handle as earnings blunders drag down key overweighted stocks listed on the Dow Jones. Equities remain tilted firmly into the high side with all major indexes testing fresh record highs,

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The S&P 500 rose 0.4% on Friday (July 25), capping a winning week fueled by strong earnings and positive trade developments. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.2%, with both indexes touching fresh all-time intraday highs during the session.

Tesla stock dropped early Wednesday ahead of its second-quarter earnings report. Shares were at $330.64 in early trading, down 0.4%, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were up 0.4% and 0.

The DJIA is in positive territory thus far in 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is up nearly 5% so far this year, with many of its best performers rising in value by 20% to 30%.

Although it's the top number you see when you look at any stock market coverage, there are some shortcomings to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Most obviously, the Dow Jones only includes 30 stocks.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average tracks 30 large, well-known blue-chip stocks trading on the New York Stock Exchange. It is price-weighted, meaning that higher-priced stocks affect index ...

McDonald's ( MCD 0.45%) had the unfortunate distinction of posting the Dow Jones Industrial Average's worst stock performance in June. The shares dropped 6.9% during the month.

The Dow Jones index rose on the stock market today as Verizon and Cleveland-Cliffs climbed after quarterly results. Apple and Nike also shined.