The DJIA stock posting the largest daily gain ahead of the close Tuesday was Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) which traded up 4.22% at $105.99. The stock’s 52-week range is $100.15 to $135.10. Trading volume about 25% above the daily average of around 8 million shares. There was no specific news today for the company, but crude prices were up about 1% today.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) traded up 3.67% at $99.37. The stock’s 52-week range is $69.57 to $101.33. Trading volume was about 20% above the daily average of around 8 million shares. A new report today said that insurance companies gained 9.3 million subscribers thanks to Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion.
McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) traded up 3.22% at $91.58. The stock’s 52-week range is $87.62 to $103.78. Trading volume about double the daily average of around 6 million shares. The company’s share price gain today may be due to comments by activist investor Bill Ackman that the company could be managed better.
The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) traded higher by 2.75% at $41.50. The stock’s 52-week range is $36.89 to $45.00. Volume was about 20% below the daily average of around 18 million shares. The company had no specific news today.
All 30 DJIA stocks are on track to finish higher Wednesdday.
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