The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) softened on Tuesday, falling back for a second straight day as bullish-prone equity markets pivot into a defensive stance ahead of the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve (Fed).

Major stock indexes edged higher Monday to kick off what will be an extraordinarily busy week of news for financial markets.

Five Dogs of the Dow stocks are not only higher on the year but still offer big yields, a degree of safety from tariffs, and a long history of corporate success.

Shares of UnitedHealth UnitedHealth Group Inc. and Boeing Boeing Co. have contributed to the index's intraday decline, as the Dow Dow Jones Industrial Average was most recently trading 243 points lower (-0.5%).

The successor to the first stock market index is getting up there with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite in all-time-high territory.

The Dow Jones Equity All REIT index closed the recent week up 1.56%, in line with the S&P 500's 1.46% increase and the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 1.26% gain.

Behind losses for shares of UnitedHealth and Merck, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down Tuesday morning. Supported by world-class markets data from Dow Jones and FactSet, and partnering with Automated Insights, MarketWatch Automation brings you the latest, most pertinent content at record speed and with unparalleled accuracy.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stumbled on Thursday, consolidating just below the 45,000 handle as earnings blunders drag down key overweighted stocks listed on the Dow Jones. Equities remain tilted firmly into the high side with all major indexes testing fresh record highs,

Stocks moved lower after the Financial Times reported that President Donald Trump is pushing for a minimum tariff of 15% to 20% in talks with the European Union. The report also said that Trump would be content to keep auto sector tariffs at 25%. The current plan is for the U.S. to impose a 30% tariff of European Union imports starting Aug. 1.

Reviewed by Caitlin Clarke Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez The Dow Jones Industrial Average, also known as the Dow or DJIA, tracks 30 large, well-known companies that trade on the New York Stock ...

June inflation data released Tuesday represented an increase from May levels, despite the headline numbers matching expectations.

Circle Internet, Coinbase, CoreWeave, Nvidia and Tesla were key movers Monday ahead of the Fed's policy meeting.