DJ Dow Soars 1,331 Points On Gains In Shares Of Caterpillar, Sherwin-Williams Co.

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Buoyed by strong returns for shares of Caterpillar and Sherwin-Williams Co., the Dow Jones Industrial Average is soaring Wednesday morning.

Shares of Caterpillar (Caterpillar Inc.) and Sherwin-Williams Co. (Sherwin-Williams Co.) contributed significantly to the index's intraday rally, as the Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) is trading 1,331 points higher (2.9%).

Caterpillar's shares have gained $45.83 (6.3%) while those of Sherwin-Williams Co. have gained $19.35, or 6.2%.

A $1 move in any of the benchmark's 30 components results in a 6.16-point swing.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled April 8, 2026.

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April 08, 2026 09:45 ET (13:45 GMT)

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