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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 254.60 (0.49%) points today, closing at 52,486.49, while Dow Futures (YM=F) rose 295.00 (0.56%). The market narrative for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, was primarily driven by a better-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which signaled cooling inflation and bolstered hopes for a dovish shift in central bank policy. This macroeconomic tailwind provided a lift to industrial and healthcare sectors, offsetting localized weakness in enterprise software and retail.
Leading the blue-chip index, 3M (MMM) surged 3.70% to $148.62 following a positive settlement update regarding legacy litigation. Technology remained a pillar of strength as Nvidia (NVDA) climbed 1.77% to $225.01, and Cisco Systems (CSCO) gained 1.33% to reach $100.48. In the healthcare space, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) rose 1.61% to $227.63, while UnitedHealth Group (UNH) added 1.00% to close at $399.64.
Conversely, the index faced pressure from IBM (IBM), which fell 2.42% to $213.40 amid concerns over decelerating cloud consulting revenue. Consumer-facing stocks also struggled, with Home Depot (HD) dropping 2.14% to $303.85 and Salesforce (CRM) sliding 1.64% to $168.45. Financial heavyweights saw mixed results as JPMorgan Chase (JPM) declined 1.12% to $301.51, and American Express (AXP) shed 1.27% to finish at $310.29.
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