DJ IBM, UnitedHealth Share Gains Contribute To Dow's 313-Point Climb

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Buoyed by positive growth for shares of IBM and UnitedHealth, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is climbing Wednesday afternoon.

The Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 313 points (0.6%) higher, as shares of IBM (International Business Machines Corp.) and UnitedHealth (UnitedHealth Group Inc.) have contributed to the index's intraday rally.

IBM's shares have gained $9.41, or 4.1%, while those of UnitedHealth are up $8.07, or 3.0%, combining for a roughly 108-point bump for the Dow.

Other components contributing significantly to the gain include Salesforce (Salesforce Inc.), American Express (American Express Co.), and NVIDIA Corp. (NVIDIA Corp.).

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

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled February 25, 2026.

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February 25, 2026 12:46 ET (17:46 GMT)

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