DJ American Express, Visa Share Gains Contribute To Dow's 125-Point Jump

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up Tuesday morning with shares of American Express and Visa delivering the strongest returns for the blue-chip average.

The Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) is trading 126 points, or 0.3%, higher, as shares of American Express (American Express Co.) and Visa (Visa Inc. Cl A) are contributing to the blue-chip gauge's intraday rally.

American Express's shares are up $7.75 (2.3%) while those of Visa have risen $7.09, or 2.3%, combining for a roughly 91-point bump for the Dow.

Apple (Apple Inc.), Travelers (Travelers Cos. Inc.), and JPMorgan Chase (JPMorgan Chase & Co.) are also contributing significantly to the gain.

A $1 move in any one of the 30 components of the Dow equates to a 6.16-point swing.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled February 17, 2026.

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February 17, 2026 11:23 ET (16:23 GMT)

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