In 2010, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a gain of approximately 11%. The index started the year at around 10,428 points and ended at about 11,577 points by the close of trading on December 31, 2010. This increase reflected a recovery from the financial crisis, although the market faced volatility throughout the year.
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On January 20, 2009, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 7,949.09 points. This date marked the inauguration of President Barack Obama amidst the financial crisis, which had significantly impacted the stock market. The Dow had experienced substantial declines in the months leading up to this date.
On November 6, 2016, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 18,332.74 points. This was just two days before the U.S. presidential election, which had significant implications for the stock market. The index experienced fluctuations in the lead-up to the election, reflecting investor uncertainty.
On June 30, 2008, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at approximately 11,401.99 points. This was during a period of significant volatility in the stock market, influenced by rising oil prices and the unfolding financial crisis. The Dow had experienced declines leading up to this date as concerns about the economy grew.
On October 9, 2007, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 14,164.53 points. This marked the peak of the market prior to the financial crisis that began in 2007-2008. The close reflected a period of significant economic growth and rising stock prices in the years leading up to the crisis.
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The DJIA closed at 10,698.75, up 45.19 from previous close.
In 1884, Charles Dow created the Dow Jones Average. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was then created by the same man in May of 1886. The average was made up of 12 stocks.
As of December 10, 2010, the DJIA is up 9.42% year-to-date.
There is not really a stock symbol for the Dow Jones Industrial Average as it is simply an average composed of (and tracks) 30 different large/diverse American companies. However, there is a symbol/security that tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average and moves in direct correlation with it, and that is "DIA". Basically speaking, if the Dow Jones goes up 1%, then the DIA will be up 1%.
There is not really a stock symbol for the Dow Jones Industrial Average as it is simply an average composed of (and tracks) 30 different large/diverse American companies. However, there is a symbol/security that tracks the Dow Jones Industrial Average and moves in direct correlation with it, and that is "DIA". Basically speaking, if the Dow Jones goes up 1%, then the DIA will be up 1%.
The Dow Jones index is made up of 30 large and influential companies, including well-known names like Apple, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Boeing.
Thirty companies make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average, including prestigous companies such as American Express, Bank of America, ExxonMobil and Home Depot.
Dow Jones and NASDAQ
The Dow Jones Stock Market can be checked online on various websites such as Google Finance, Money MSN and Schwab. Checking online gives an up to the minute status of the market.