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.
U.S. inflation accelerated in June, dealing a potential setback to expectations of imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts.
In a surprising long-term performance shift, gold has officially outpaced the U.S. stock market over the past 25 years—dividends included.
The United States has rolled out a broad set of new import tariffs this week, targeting over 30 countries and economic blocs in a sharp escalation of its trade protection measures, according to list from WatcherGuru.
After a week of record-setting gains in U.S. markets, investors are shifting focus to a quieter yet crucial stretch of macroeconomic developments.