The DJIA stock posting the largest daily percentage gain ahead of the close Wednesday was Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) which traded up 3.95% at $119.08. The stock’s 52-week range is $92.00 to $134.54. Volume is about 40% above the daily average of 59.6 million shares traded. The tech giant reported solid earnings after markets closed on Tuesday.
Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK) traded up 3.07% at $55.11. The stock’s 52-week range is $45.69 to $63.62. Trading volume was about 20% below the daily average of around 13.2 million. The company topped estimates when it reported earnings on Tuesday.
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) traded up 2.36% at $141.12. The stock’s 52-week range is $137.33 to $176.30. Trading volume was about 40% higher than the daily average of about 4.5 million. The company announced its acquisition of The Weather Company this morning.
Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) traded up 2.37% at $89.78. The stock’s 52-week range is $69.58 to $120.17. Trading volume was about half the daily average of around 12 million. The sharp rise in crude oil prices today is carrying Chevron higher.
Of the Dow 30 stocks 26 are set to close higher today and 4 are on track to close lower.
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