Dow Jones stock markets today - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 34,230.34 points, up 19.80 points or 0.06%.
- 2. The S&P 500 closed at 4,167.59 points, up 19.63 points or 0.47%.
- 3. The Nasdaq closed at 13,582.43 points, up 108.58 points or 0.81%.
- 4. The top gainer in the Dow Jones today was Intel Corporation (INTC), which closed at $55.08, up 3.14%.
- 5. The top loser in the Dow Jones today was Salesforce.com Inc (CRM), which closed at $228.67, down 2.12%.
- 6. Technology stocks led the gains in the market today, with big names like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon all posting gains.
- 7. Energy stocks also saw a strong performance, with Exxon Mobil and Chevron both closing higher.
- 8. The Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates near zero and maintain its asset purchase program helped boost investor sentiment.
- 9. In economic news, the latest jobless claims data showed a decrease in initial claims, indicating a strengthening labor market.
- 10. Overall, it was a positive day for the Dow Jones stock market, with gains across major indices and sectors.