For nearly 128 years, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI-0.98%) has stood out as the most visible barometer of Wall Street's health. Since its official inception on May 26, 1896, it's ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average set a startling record that shows just how flawed it truly is. UnitedHealth Group’s recent stock plunge makes it clearer than ever why we should stop paying so ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average notched five consecutive weekly increases during November, something the blue chip index last did in 2021. The Dow Jones Just Did Something It Hasn't Done Since 2021.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, also called the Dow, was first published in 1896. Back then, it only tracked 12 companies, including American Tobacco, General Electric Co. and Chicago Gas.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the day at a record high. The blue-chip focused index added about 500 points, or roughly 1.4%, to 37090, topping its previous closing high of 36799.65 set on ...