The Dow Jones Industrial Average
Index | Gain / Loss | Gain / Loss % | Ending Value |
---|---|---|---|
Dow Jones Industrial Average | 39.9 | 0.3% | 13,244 |
Nasdaq | 18.4 | 0.6% | 3,069 |
S&P 500 | 4.3 | 0.3% | 1,404 |
Source: Google Finance.
The big news
Even though the Dow made it to positive territory today, there is one big anchor that's dragging on its performance: Procter & Gamble
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