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title: "Dow's 150-Point Rally Led By Gains For 3M, Sherwin-Williams Co. Shares"
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description: "The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 150 points (0.3%) on Monday, driven by gains in 3M and Sherwin-Williams Co. shares, which contributed approximately 59 points to the index. 3M's shares increased by 2.3%, while Sherwin-Williams Co. saw a 2.1% rise. Other significant contributors included Salesforce, Travelers, and Procter & Gamble."
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# Dow's 150-Point Rally Led By Gains For 3M, Sherwin-Williams Co. Shares

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading up Monday morning with shares of 3M and Sherwin-Williams Co. delivering the strongest returns for the index.

The Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) is trading 150 points (0.3%) higher, as shares of 3M (3M Co.) and Sherwin-Williams Co. (Sherwin-Williams Co.) are contributing to the blue-chip gauge's intraday rally.

3M's shares are up $3.40, or 2.3%, while those of Sherwin-Williams Co. have risen $6.21, or 2.1%, combining for a roughly 59-point bump for the Dow.

Salesforce (Salesforce Inc.), Travelers (Travelers Cos. Inc.), and Procter & Gamble (Procter & Gamble Co.) are also contributing significantly to the gain.

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

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled May 18, 2026.

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