Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) opened at 35,325.37 and closed at 35,457.31 with 0.56% change on October 20, 2021. The highest it touched was 35,462.68 and the lowest 35,290.12 

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  • DJIA top 5 Gainers:

Merck & Co. Inc.

Merck opened at $78.73 and closed at $79.49 with 3.03% change. The highest it touched was 79.52 and the lowest 78.11

Merck & Co., Inc. engages in the provision of health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products. It operates through the following segments: Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, and Other.

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Johnson & Johnson

Johnson opened at $160.90 and closed at $163.87 with 2.34% change. The highest it touched was 165.15 and the lowest 160.73

Johnson & Johnson is a holding company, which engages in the research and development, manufacture and sale of products in the health care field. It operates through the following segments: Consumer Health, Pharmaceutical, and Medical Devices.

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Walmart Inc.

Walmart opened at $144.63 and closed at $144.69 with 2.12% change. The highest it touched was 145.61 and the lowest 143.66

Walmart, Inc. engages in retail and wholesale business. The Company offers an assortment of merchandise and services at everyday low prices. It operates through the following business segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam’s Club. 

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Chevron Corp.

Chevron opened at $110.16 and closed at $111.70 with 1.95% change. The highest it touched was 111.70 and the lowest 109.80

Chevron Corp. engages in the provision of administrative, financial management, and technology support for energy and chemical operations. It operates through the Upstream and Downstream segments.

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Amgen Inc.

Amgen opened at $204.49 and closed at $206.78 with 1.80% change. The highest it touched was 206.90 and the lowest 203.08

Amgen, Inc. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of human therapeutics.