Apple, Merck Share Gains Contribute To Dow's 75-point Jump
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is climbing Monday morning with shares of Apple and Merck delivering the strongest returns for the price-weighted average. Shares of Apple (AAPL) and Merck (MRK) are contributing to the blue-chip gauge's intraday rally, as the Dow was most recently trading 76 points (0.2%) higher. Apple's shares have risen $3.77, or 2.5%, while those of Merck are up $1.14 (1.1%), combining for an approximately 32-point boost for the Dow. Also contributing significantly to the gain are Microsoft (MSFT), Visa (V), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). A $1 move in any one of the 30 components of the Dow results in a 6.59-point swing.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled March 6, 2023.
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March 06, 2023 09:45 ET (14:45 GMT)
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