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Dow Jones Industrial Averages (DJIA)
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is one of the most recognized stock market indices in the world. Created in 1896 by Charles Dow and Edward Jones, the DJIA tracks the performance of 30 large, publicly traded companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. These companies are industry leaders and are selected to represent a broad spectrum of the American economy, including sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer goods.
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