As of the close on May 19, 2025, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stood at 42,792.07 points, up by 137.33 points or 0.32% for the day
. Futures tied to the Dow on May 20, 2025, were reported as fractionally higher, indicating a slight positive movement early in the trading day
. Overall, the Dow has shown some recent strength with a 5-day gain of +1.17%, though it is down slightly over the past month and year-to-date by -2.25% and -0.21% respectively. Over the last year, it has gained about +6.78%
. In summary, the Dow is currently performing positively with a modest gain on the latest trading day and recent upward momentum in the short term
