
The DJIA stock posting the largest daily gain ahead of the close Wednesday was UnitedHealth Group Inc.) which traded higher by 3.79% at $113.46. The stock’s 52-week range is $69.57 to $113.67, a second consecutive new 52-week high and a new all-time high. Trading volume was about 60% above the daily average of around 3.9 million shares. The company posted solid earnings Wednesday morning and continues to collect its reward.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) traded up 3.10% at $57.62. The stock’s 52-week range is $52.97 to $63.49. Trading volume was about 30% above the daily average of around 16 million shares. The company settled a mortgage kickback investigation today.
The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) traded up 2.55% at $135.78. The stock’s 52-week range is $116.32 to $143.89. Trading volume was about equal to the daily average of around 4.2 million shares. The aircraft maker had no specific news today.
Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) traded up 2.48% at $95.83. The stock’s 52-week range is $69.85 to $99.76. Trading volume is about 25% below the daily average of around 3.2 million shares. The company had no specific news today.
Of the Dow 30 stocks 27 are set to close higher today and just 3 are on track to close lower.