The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid from record highs at the end of January, as the current stock market rally continues. The best Dow Jones stocks to buy and watch in February 2021 are Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Nike (NKE).
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There are clear winners — and losers — heading into the second month of 2021. The top three performing Dow Jones stocks in January 2021 were Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Intel (INTC) and Amgen (AMGN) with advances of 26%, 11.4% and 5%, respectively.
The three biggest losers in January 2021 were Coca Cola (KO), Visa (V) and Boeing (BA) with declines of 12.2%, 11.7% and 9.3%, respectively.
Amid the current stock market rally, the tech-heavy Nasdaq ended January up 1.4%. The S&P 500 was down 1.1%, while the DJIA was down 2% through Jan. 29.
What Is The Dow Jones Industrial Average?
Founded in 1896 with 12 stocks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the oldest stock market indexes. There are 30 Dow Jones stocks designed to serve as a bellwether for the general U.S. stock market. Other major stock indexes include the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite and the S&P 500 index — an index of the 500 largest companies in the United States.
Best Dow Jones Stocks To Buy And Watch
| Company Name | Symbol | Closing Price | 2021 YTD Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | (AAPL) | 131.96 | -0.6% |
| Home Depot | (HD) | 270.82 | +2.0% |
| Microsoft | (MSFT) | 231.96 | +4.3% |
| Nike | (NKE) | 133.59 | -5.6% |
| Salesforce.com | (CRM) | 225.56 | +1.4% |
| Intel | (INTC</td>)
Microsoft StockSoftware giant Microsoft moved down 0.6% Wednesday. Shares of the Dow Jones leader broke out past a 232.96 buy point in recent sessions. The stock is in the 5% buy zone that goes up to 244.61. Microsoft is also an IBD Leaderboard stock. Nike StockNike is tracing a flat base with a 148.05 buy point, according to IBD MarketSmith chart analysis. Shares rallied 0.1% Wednesday, and are about 4% away from the correct entry. The stock reclaimed its key 50-day line recently, as the new base takes shape. Tip: Before making any investment decisions, be sure to check current market conditions, and use IBD Stock Checkup to see if your stock gets passing ratings for the most important fundamental and technical criteria. To get ongoing chart analysis, and alerts to buy and sell signals, check out the unique features, stock lists and chart annotations at MarketSmith, Leaderboard and SwingTrader. Be sure to follow Scott Lehtonen on Twitter at @IBD_SLehtonen for more on Dow Jones stocks and the stock market. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Top Growth Stocks To Buy And Watch Learn How To Time The Market With IBD’s ETF Market Strategy Find The Best Long-Term Investments With IBD Long-Term Leaders Looking For The Next Big Stock Market Winners? Start With These 3 Steps How To Research Growth Stocks: Why This IBD Tool Simplifies The Search For Top Stocks Dow Jones Slides As Bitcoin Jumps Near $52,000; 2 Tech Giants Hit Key Support |
