A New Era Begins Today for the Iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average
For only the 53rd time in 128 years, the ageless Dow Jones will see its components change.For well over a century, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI -0.00%) has served as a barometer that gauges the health of the U.S. stock market.When the Dow Jones was officially incepted on May 26, 1896, it was comprised of a dozen companies, most of which were tied to the industrial sector. Today, it contains an assortment of 30 historically profitable, time-tested, industry-leading businesses.Over the last 128 year ...