DJ UnitedHealth, Caterpillar Share Gains Contribute To Dow's 250-Point Jump
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is climbing Thursday morning with shares of UnitedHealth and Caterpillar seeing positive growth for the index.
Shares of UnitedHealth (UnitedHealth Group Inc.) and Caterpillar (Caterpillar Inc.) have contributed around 25% of the index's intraday rally, as the Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 250 points higher (0.6%).
UnitedHealth's shares have risen $11.29, or 2.2%, while those of Caterpillar are up $8.44, or 2.1%, combining for a roughly 121-point bump for the Dow.
Other components contributing significantly to the gain include Johnson & Johnson (Johnson & Johnson), Boeing (Boeing Co.), and Walt Disney (Walt Disney Co.).
A $1 move in any of the Dow's 30 components equates to a 6.15-point swing.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled January 23, 2025.
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January 23, 2025 11:23 ET (16:23 GMT)
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