What is the difference between the Dow and the market?

"The Dow" and "the market" are often used to describe fluctuations in the prices of company stocks. Both originated with the New York Stock Exchange, which for decades was the dominant stock trading system. Today both incorporate other aspects, such as the Nasdaq automated market.

Where can I find Dow Jones industrial average advanced index charts?

Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced index charts by MarketWatch. View real-time DJIA index data and compare to other exchanges and stocks.

What is the value of the Dow?

The companies in the Dow are 30 enormous American corporations. Its value is the weighted average of the stocks in the Dow. A weighted average is this: for every $1 change in price of any stock in the Dow index, the Dow itself changes by 6.42 points .)