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Which US stock market index tracks 30 major American companies and rose on 26 October 2026?

A. Nikkei 225
B. DAX
C. Dow Jones Industrial Average
D. FTSE 100

 

Explanation:

According to the Associated Press, US stocks rose on Monday, 26 October 2026. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.3%, the S&P 500 by 0.7%, and the Nasdaq Composite by 0.8%. Investors were also watching major-company earnings and upcoming central-bank interest-rate decisions.

Important points

  • – Dow Jones Industrial Average: a major US stock-market index.
  • – S&P 500: tracks 500 leading publicly traded US companies.
  • – Nasdaq Composite: includes a large number of companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
  • – Stock-market indexes help measure changes in share prices.

Related question and answer:

Q: Which index is widely associated with technology-heavy stocks in the United States?

Answer: The Nasdaq Composite.

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