The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is up today, rejecting the drops seen by the S&P 500 (SPX) and Nasdaq 100 (NDX). The stock market is suffering as investor concerns about the U.S. trade war increase alongside more tariff talk from President Donald Trump.
However, strong earnings reports today are helping keep the DJIA from falling alongside other indices. That includes Home Depot (HD) surprising investors with strong results in its latest earnings report. Other major earnings this week are also affecting the index.
The DJIA is up 0.24% as of Tuesday afternoon, building on its 2.16% increase year-to-date. Experts predict further gains in 2025 but don’t expect the stock market to rally as much as it did in 2024.
Which Stocks Are Lifting the DJIA Index Higher Today?
Turning to the TipRanks DJIA heatmap tool, traders can see the exact stocks lifting the index on Tuesday. As noted above, HD stock is a major factor behind the index’s rise with a 4.33% increase today. Other stocks helping push the index higher are Walmart (WMT) with a 3.7% gain, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) with a 3.6% jump, and Amgen (AMGN) with a 1.95% rally.
How to Invest in the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
Investors can’t take a direct stake in the Dow Jones as it’s only an index. Instead, they might consider buying shares listed on it. This opens up the possibility of purchasing shares rising today to take advantage of those rallies. Other traders might look to falling shares for attractive entry points in hopes of a rebound.
A third option for investors is purchasing shares of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the DJIA. Some ETFs bet on or against the index, offering different options. One popular choice among investors is the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA).
