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Dow Jones Today: Stocks Surge for 3rd Straight Day as Investors Digest Earnings, Await News on Tariffs; Chipmakers Lead Tech Rally


Published on 2025-04-24 21:41:02 - Investopedia
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  • Stocks closed sharply higher for the third straight day on Thursday as investors reacted to a flurry of earnings reports from major companies and awaited developments on tariffs.

On April 24, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a slight decline, closing at 38,989.22, down 0.15% from the previous trading day. This minor dip was influenced by mixed corporate earnings reports and ongoing concerns about inflation and potential interest rate adjustments by the Federal Reserve. Notable performers included tech giant Apple, which saw a 1.2% increase following strong quarterly results, and healthcare company Johnson & Johnson, which dropped 2.3% after disappointing earnings. Market analysts remain cautiously optimistic, citing robust economic indicators but expressing concerns over geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on global markets.

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