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Apple will be added to the Dow 30 as of March 18, and will replace telecommunications giant, AT&T – a stock that has been a Dow member since 1939.
According to David M. Blitzer, chairman of the Index Committee at S&P Dow Jones Indices: “Apple is the clear choice for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the most recognized stock market measure."
The index is chosen by a group of Wall Street Journal editors and published by Dow Jones & Co.
The Bottom Line
Shares of AAPL were up $1.84, or 1.46% during premarket trading Friday. The stock is up 14.52% YTD.
Shares of T were down 44 cents, or 1.29% during premarket trading Friday. The stock is up 1.22% YTD.
Apple (AAPL ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
AT&T (T ) is recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com DARS™ Rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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