DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average)

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is a stock market index that measures the performance of 30 large, publicly traded U.S. companies. It serves as a barometer of the overall health and trends of the U.S. stock market and economy. The DJIA is calculated using a weighted average of these companies’ stock prices, meaning that larger companies have a greater impact on the index’s value. Investors and analysts use it to gauge market confidence, economic stability, and to compare current market conditions with historical trends. It’s a key indicator for understanding how major U.S. companies are performing collectively.