Dow JonesDow Jones Industrial Average Today Slides Again as Oil Prices Dive August 22, 2016 by Garrett Baldwin The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is falling because of the volatility in the oil market. Even though OPEC has a meeting in September, it's unlikely the oil cartel reaches an agreement on capping excessive oil production. But that's not the only story you need to know- here's all the important stock market information to get you ready for August 22...