The Dow Jones Industrial Average
After the Fed announced the decision, long-term treasury bonds went up in price, dropping their yield; the 10-year Treasuries yield is now 1.94%. Also up were mortgage REITs, led by Annaly Capital Management
Leading the Dow up is American Express
Runner-up is General Electric
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