Visa, Walt Disney Share Gains Lead Dow's 137-Point Climb
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 137 points (0.3%) on Monday, driven by strong gains in Visa and Walt Disney shares. Visa climbed 2.2% and Disney gained 1.8%, contributing approximately 59 points to the index's increase. Other significant contributors included American Express, UnitedHealth, and JPMorgan Chase.
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Behind strong returns for shares of Visa and Walt Disney, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up Monday morning.
Shares of Visa (Visa Inc. Cl A) and Walt Disney (Walt Disney Co.) have contributed to the blue-chip gauge's intraday rally, as the Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) is trading 137 points (0.3%) higher.
Visa's shares have risen $7.97 (2.2%) while those of Walt Disney have gained $1.99, or 1.8%, combining for a roughly 59-point boost for the Dow.
Other components contributing significantly to the gain include American Express (American Express Co.), UnitedHealth (UnitedHealth Group Inc.), and JPMorgan Chase (JPMorgan Chase & Co.).
A $1 move in any of the Dow's 30 components results in a 5.94-point swing.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled August 24, 2026.
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