Dow JonesCongress Is Sending the Dow Jones Today Even Higher - Here's How to Profit October 20, 2017 by Garrett Baldwin The Dow Jones today is off to a hot start after the Senate passed a 2018 federal budget yesterday… Dow Jones futures are up 77 points in pre-market hours as the Senate's budget confirmation clears the way for a new tax cut bill. Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today's economic calendar...