The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is down today as investors react to the latest jobs report and await comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Also affecting the stock market today are mixed earnings and weak guidance from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), which caused the company’s shares to plummet.
The latest jobs report was cooler than expected with new jobs lower than expected while unemployment came in above estimates. This has investors worried that the Fed won’t lower interest rates at its meeting later this month. While Powell isn’t likely to announce an interest rate update today, his comments will give traders insight into the central bank’s position.
Today’s news has the DJIA index down 0.42%, extending a 4.11% decline over the last three months. 2025 has been rough for the index so far with only a slight 0.08% increase year-to-date.
Which Stocks Have the Dow Jones Index Down Today?
Turning to the TipRanks DJIA heatmap tool, traders will see which stocks are weighing on the index today. Strong drops in the financial sector, as well as mixed movement in the technology, consumer defensive, and consumer cyclical sectors, explain the fall of the Dow Jones on Friday. That’s despite strong positive movement from Merck (MRK), McDonald’s (MCD), Verizon (VZ), and Chevron (CVX).
How to Invest in the Dow Jones?
Investors can’t take a direct stake in the DJIA due to it only being an index. However, they can purchase shares listed on it. Some investors might buy falling stocks today hoping for a rebound while others will stick with those rallying for their resilience.
Another option is purchasing shares of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the DJIA. There are options for betting on or against the index. One popular pick in favor of the Dow Jones index is the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA).
