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Dow industrial average keeps its up string alive with a slim gain | Forexlive

The Dow industrial average kept its winning streak alive with a slim gain of 0.01% today. The S&P index also rose modestly. The NASDAQ index fell for the 2nd consecutive day and is closing lower on the week.

The final numbers are showing:

  • Dow industrial average up 2.5 points or 0.01% at 35227.70
  • S&P index up 1.48 points or 0.03% at 4536.34
  • NASDAQ index fell -30.51 points or -0.2% at 14032.80

This week:

  • The Dow industrial average is now risen for 10 consecutive trading days
  • The Dow streak is the longest since August/September 2017
  • On Thursday the NASDAQ index had its worst day since March
  • Healthcare, energy and financials were the biggest gainers this week
  • Dow is up for the 2nd consecutive week

The final numbers for the week are showing:

  • Dow industrial average +2.08%
  • S&P index rose 0.69%
  • NASDAQ index fell -0.57%

For the month of July with 6 more trading days left:

  • Dow industrial average is up 2.38%
  • S&P index is up 1.93%
  • NASDAQ index is up 1.78%

Big week next week for earnings. You can find the list of major releases by clicking HERE.