DJ American Express, Visa Share Gains Contribute To Dow's 116-Point Climb

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Shares of American Express and Visa are trading higher Friday afternoon, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average into positive territory.

The Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 116 points higher (0.3%), as shares of American Express (American Express Co.) and Visa (Visa Inc. Cl A) are contributing about a third of the index's intraday rally.

American Express's shares are up $20.85 (6.5%) while those of Visa have risen $5.86, or 1.8%, combining for a roughly 164-point bump for the Dow.

Also contributing significantly to the gain are Cisco (Cisco Systems Inc.), Apple (Apple Inc.), and Procter & Gamble (Procter & Gamble Co.).

A $1 move in any one of the 30 components of the index results in a 6.15-point swing.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled October 17, 2025.

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October 17, 2025 13:08 ET (17:08 GMT)

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