For over 128 years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been Wall Street's premier health barometer.
Starting with 12 industrial companies, it has evolved into a 30-component index of multinational firms known for long-term investor returns.
As we enter the second half of 2024, three standout Dow stocks are Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, and Amazon.
Coca-Cola remains robust despite inflation concerns, benefiting from global brand strength and diversified operations across nearly every country.
Johnson & Johnson faces legal challenges but maintains financial resilience with strong cash flow and a focus on pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Amazon, despite potential recession fears, thrives on diverse revenue streams including AWS, subscription services, and advertising, supported by its massive customer base and strategic content deals.
These companies offer stability and growth potential, trading at attractive valuations compared to historical averages.
The U.S. economy may be closer to a downturn than many realize, according to Jay Bryson, chief economist at Wells Fargo.
Morgan Stanley has issued a cautionary outlook on the U.S. dollar, predicting a major decline over the coming year as Federal Reserve rate cuts take hold.
Legendary investor Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning about the trajectory of U.S. government finances, suggesting the country is drifting toward a series of severe economic shocks unless its debt spiral is urgently addressed.
Steve Eisman, the famed investor known for forecasting the 2008 housing collapse, is sounding the alarm—not on overvalued tech stocks or interest rates, but on the escalating risk of global trade disputes.