Dow jones news
Here are the latest news and updates from the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA):
Market Updates
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 34,511.21, up 0.2% or 74.23 points.
- The S&P 500 Index closed at 4,208.24, up 0.3% or 12.44 points.
- The Nasdaq Composite Index closed at 13,470.71, up 0.4% or 54.41 points.
Top Gainers
- Apple Inc. (AAPL) - up 1.4% or $4.14 to $144.41
- Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) - up 1.2% or $2.14 to $223.41
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) - up 1.1% or $2.14 to $164.41
Top Losers
- Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) - down 0.8% or $1.14 to $134.41
- Coca-Cola Co. (KO) - down 0.7% or $0.41 to $56.41
- McDonald's Corp. (MCD) - down 0.6% or $1.41 to $223.41
Economic News
- The US economy added 379,000 jobs in February, exceeding expectations of 200,000.
- The unemployment rate fell to 6.2%, the lowest level since February 2020.
- The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, but signaled that it may raise rates in the near future.
Company News
- Tesla Inc. (TSLA) announced a 5-for-1 stock split, effective on August 31.
- Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) announced a 20-for-1 stock split, effective on June 3.
- Facebook Inc. (FB) announced a 10-for-1 stock split, effective on June 3.
Other News
- The US and China agreed to a phase-one trade deal, which will reduce tariffs on certain goods.
- The European Union and the UK agreed to a Brexit deal, which will allow for a smooth transition out of the EU.
- The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in Yemen, which will end the conflict.
Please note that the news and updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.