The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is an index comprised of 30 stocks. Because of its structure, it doesn't always trade in sync with other indexes like the S&P 500 (GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC).

Volume was lower on the Nasdaq exchange while higher on the New York Stock Exchange compared with Monday, in preliminary numbers. On the Nasdaq exchange, falling stocks edged out rising ones by more than 2-to-1. In yet another rotation on the NYSE, winners slightly edged out losers.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) softened on Tuesday, falling back for a second straight day as bullish-prone equity markets pivot into a defensive stance ahead of the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve (Fed).

Major stock indexes edged higher Monday to kick off what will be an extraordinarily busy week of news for financial markets.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures ticked higher on Tuesday as investors assessed earnings reports from some of the top U.S. companies, while Dow futures lost some steam following a gloomy outlook from heavyweight UnitedHealth.

Five Dogs of the Dow stocks are not only higher on the year but still offer big yields, a degree of safety from tariffs, and a long history of corporate success.

Trump’s tariffs and trade deals continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) reported a larger-than-expected loss in Q2 and cut its dividend in half due to macroeconomic pressure and trade disruptions.

MIDLAND, Mich., July 24, 2025 -- Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend of 35 cents per share. The adjustment in payout size reflects Dow's balanced capital allocation approach and enhances financial flexibility amidst a persistently challenging macroeconomic environment.

Shares of UnitedHealth and Boeing are retreating Tuesday afternoon, dragging the Dow Jones Industrial Average into negative territory. Shares of UnitedHealth and Boeing have contributed to the index's intraday decline,