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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 218.14 (0.42%) points today, Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, as investors reacted positively to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data showed inflation cooling faster than anticipated, reinforcing the narrative that the Federal Reserve may successfully orchestrate a "soft landing" for the economy. This optimism was mirrored in the derivatives market, where Dow Futures (YM=F) was up 277.00 (0.53%) points, signaling sustained confidence in blue-chip equities amid a stabilizing macroeconomic backdrop.
Leading the rally, 3M (MMM) was up 3.70% at $148.62, emerging as the top performer following a favorable settlement update regarding legacy legal liabilities. Technology and healthcare heavyweights also provided significant support; Nvidia (NVDA) was up 1.77% at $225.01 as AI-driven demand continues to buoy semiconductors, while Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) was up 1.61% at $227.63. Other notable gainers included Cisco Systems (CSCO), which was up 1.33%, and UnitedHealth Group (UNH), which was up 1.00%.
Conversely, some industrial and tech components faced selling pressure despite the broader market gains. IBM (IBM) was down 2.42% at $213.40, leading the decliners after a cautious outlook on enterprise software spending. Consumer-facing giants also struggled, with Home Depot (HD) down 2.14% at $303.85 and Salesforce (CRM) down 1.64% at $168.45. Financials saw mixed results as JPMorgan Chase (JPM) was down 1.12%, even as Goldman Sachs (GS) managed to remain in positive territory.
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