Invezz·2025-12-10 16:06Core Insights - The Dow Jones Index has experienced significant growth, trading at $47,560, which is a 30% increase from its lowest point of $28,662 in April 2022 [1][2] Performance Overview - The Dow Jones Index, along with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, has benefited from Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, strong earnings growth, and the artificial intelligence boom [2] - Most companies in the Dow Jones Index and its top ETF, the DIA, have shown substantial gains this year, with only 7 companies, including UnitedHealth, Salesforce, Nike, and Procter & Gamble, experiencing declines [3] Top Gainers - Caterpillar (CAT) has emerged as the best-performing company in the Dow Jones Index, with a stock price increase of 62%, resulting in a market capitalization exceeding $278 billion [4] - Goldman Sachs Group (GS) is the second-best performer, with a stock rise of 51% and a market capitalization of $262 billion, benefiting from a trading boom and increased corporate activities [6] - IBM has seen a 40% increase in stock price, bolstered by its acquisition of Confluent and a 9% revenue growth to $16.3 billion, with its AI business reaching $9.5 billion [8][9] - Other notable gainers include Nvidia, Cisco Systems, 3M, JPMorgan, and American Express, all of which have increased by over 21% this year [10] Financial Performance - Caterpillar's revenue rose from $16.1 billion to a record $17.6 billion, although its operating profit slightly declined to $3.1 billion, with adjusted profit per share decreasing from $5.17 to $4.95 [5] - Goldman Sachs reported a revenue increase to $15.18 billion and net earnings of $4.1 billion, driven by strong performance in Global Banking & Markets and asset & wealth management [7]