The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) today is approximately 42,654.74 points, having gained about 331.99 points or 0.78%
. Another close figure reported is 42,655.85 points, reflecting a similar daily increase
. The index's trading range today has been between roughly 42,232.56 and 42,663.68 points
. This level reflects a slight year-to-date decline of about -0.21%, though the index has gained around 6.78% over the past year
. The Dow Jones consists of 30 major U.S. companies, including household names like Apple, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft, which have varied individual stock performances contributing to the overall index movement
