Stocks
Dow Jones Closes Higher with Merck Leading Gains
The Dow Jones Index closed Wednesday at 53,433 points, marking a 0.17% increase from its previous close. This uptick comes after a brief period of decline.
Among the top gainers were Merck, which saw its stock rise by 12.68%, followed closely by Salesforce with a 4.80% increase and Amgen at 3.08%. These gains indicate a strong performance from these companies.
On the other hand, Caterpillar led the losses with a decline of 3.09%, accompanied by Goldman Sachs at -1.78% and Honeywell International at -1.66%.