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.
As trade envoys from the U.S. and China prepare to meet in Geneva this weekend, Donald Trump is once again embracing aggressive tariff policy.
At its May 7, 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve left the federal funds rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50%, marking the fourth consecutive decision to keep rates steady.
President Donald Trump is set to make his first overseas trip since returning to office, leading a high-powered U.S. delegation to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE next week.
Global markets are feeling the strain as U.S. trade policy under President Donald Trump continues to send ripples through the world economy.