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Dow Jones Industrial Average Marks 130 Years Since 1896 Launch
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached its 130th anniversary on May 26, 2026. The index began in May 1896 with 12 companies and closed its first session at 40.94 points.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached its 130th anniversary on May 26, 2026. @SeekingAlpha reported that the index was first calculated in May 1896. 94 points.
The initial index tracked 12 companies.
U.S. Leather, and American Sugar.
The index now contains 30 stocks and trades above the 50,000 level. Technology companies such as NVDA, AAPL, and AMZN form large components of the benchmark. The index functions as a reference point for global asset managers assessing economic conditions. It has replaced earlier industrial holdings with newer sectors as corporate composition has changed over time.
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