<div id="readability-page-1"><p>The Dow Jones (DJIA) is trading slightly higher on Friday as the downturn in tech continues, spurred by fears of over-investment in AI, reduced profit margins, and circular financing agreements.</p><h3>TipRanks Cyber Monday Sale</h3><ul><li> Claim 60% off TipRanks Premium  for data-backed insights and research tools you need to invest with confidence.  </li><li>  Subscribe to TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks  and see our data in action through our high-performing model portfolio - <u> now also 60% off </u></li></ul> <p>However, the Dow Jones has much less exposure to tech relative to the S&amp;P 500 (SPX) and the Nasdaq 100 (NDX). That, along with a shift to value from growth, has resulted in DJIA returning 1.6% over the past week, compared with the SPX down 0.2% and the NDX with a 1.5% loss.</p> <h2><strong>Retail and Financial Stocks Drive Dow Higher</strong></h2> <p>A surge in retail stocks has also contributed to the Dow Jones' relative strength. Over the past week, Home Depot (HD), Walmart (WMT), and McDonald's (MCD) have all traded higher, while Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), and International Business Machines (IBM) have faced losses. </p> <p>Financial stocks have helped the Dow Jones as well, with Visa (V) and American Express (AXP) both up by at least 4% over the past week. </p> <p><strong>Stay ahead of macro events with our up-to-the-minute </strong><strong>Economic Calendar</strong><strong> — filter by impact, country, and more.</strong></p></div>

<p>The Dow Jones is slightly up despite a tech sector downturn, driven by fears of AI over-investment and reduced profit margins. The DJIA's lower tech exposure compared to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 has led to a 1.6% gain over the past week, while the SPX and NDX have seen losses. Retail and financial stocks, including Home Depot, Walmart, Visa, and American Express, have contributed to the Dow's strength.</p>

- The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is trading slightly higher, benefiting from less exposure to tech compared to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 amid a tech downturn.  
- Retail stocks like Home Depot, Walmart, and McDonald's have surged, while tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft, and IBM have faced losses, contributing to the DJIA's 1.6% gain over the past week.  
- Financial stocks, including Visa and American Express, have also supported the DJIA's performance, contrasting with declines in other indices.  

Dow Jones Holds Steady as Tech Rout Deepens