Dow Inc. yields a whopping 5.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been updated to include today's true industry leaders. It focuses less on blue chip dividend stocks, which follows the same trends seen in the S&P 500. The Dow emphasizes future growth ...

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose into fresh all-time highs on Friday, clipping into 44,000 as stocks lean firmly bullish to close out a record week. The Dow had its best week since October of 2023, rising nearly 5% and piercing record bids three days in a row.

When the Dow Jones was officially incepted on May 26, 1896, it was comprised of a dozen companies, most of which were tied to the industrial sector. Today, it contains an assortment of 30 historically profitable, time-tested, industry-leading businesses.