VZ

Verizon Communications Inc

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Dips After Weak Fourth-Quarter GDP Report

The Dow Jones Industrial Average today was dipping this morning after a weak fourth-quarter GDP report rattled investor sentiment.

Markets were on the rise as the post-election rally continued this week. The markets experienced their best two-day performance in roughly seven weeks.

Here's a look at today's most important market events and stocks, plus a look at today's economic calendar.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Climbs Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes

The Dow Jones Industrial Average today is back within striking distance of 20,000 as investors prepare for the release of the minutes from the Fed Open Market Committee's meeting in December.

On Tuesday, the Dow gained 119 points thanks to a strong uptick in telecom stocks. Shares of Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) offered the biggest boost to the index.

Let’s look at the numbers for today, Jan. 4, for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq.