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How Wall Street Works - Dow History

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Dow History

Today, the stocks of 30 of the largest public companies in the United States make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). Back in 1896, when the index began, only 12 companies made up the Dow Industrials. And, only one of those original 12 remains on the list today. How quickly can you spot the hold out?

For more information about the fate of these companies and the history of the DJIA, check out this site:
DowJones Indexes.
A list of six of the original Dow Industrials companies A list of another six of the original Dow Industrials companies
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