DJIA faced a sudden backlash in May after a successful 9-day streak in the stock market. The upward-sloping stock market went down after several policy changes in the US. The stocks have fluctuated since then. If we observe today’s trend, there has been a fall of 0.29% in the stocks of DJIA. However, on 8 May a steady rise in the stocks was noted, which fell again in the subsequent days. The policies that have negatively affected the market stocks of DJIA and its tech companies include the 145% tariff charges imposed on Chinese imports, changes in the interest rates by the Federal Reserve authority, and crude oil price level fluctuations.
Top Tech Companies of DJIA and their Stock Performances
The top tech companies of DJIA have faced uncertainties in the stock market which has directly impacted the stock performance of DJIA. These tech companies and their detailed breakdown of performance on 12 May 2025, are given below-
1. APPLE INC. (AAPL)
Apple is the highest market capital holding company in DJIA. However, it has faced the most force of the policies imposed by the US. The tariff policy on China has directly affected the sales and the stocks of the company. Moreover, the company is aiming to stabilize itself as soon as possible. We can observe this statement by watching the current stock performance of the company. There has been observed a 0.53% rise in the stock value of the company. Previously also, on many days, a considerable rise in the stocks could be observed. The company may not be in its original compatibility but is trying its best to reach there.
2. MICROSOFT CORPORATION (MSFT)
Microsoft is one of the companies in DJIA that offer stability to investors. Despite a low trend in the stock market, the stock performance of Microsoft is constantly stable from the beginning. It has observed a slight rise of 0.13% in its value showing the stabilizing strategy of the company. Its technical field and innovations are not going to be extinct for a long time and will be available in the long run, as anticipated.
3.INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. (IBM)
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is considered a potential company in DJIA with promising returns. It has observed a considerable decline of 1.29% in the stock market. No matter how many promising returns a company provides, there is always a potential risk attached to it. The stocks are bound to fall and rise, but the companies must regulate them if they decline at an increasing rate. IBM is expected to manage the stock rates soon. It is a promising company to invest in any way.
4. JOHNSON & JOHNSON (JNJ)
Johnson & Johnson is a leading medical field company with appreciable devices for treatment. It has, however, observed a decline of 0.93% in the stock market. The stocks have been highly fluctuating in the company in recent days. Being a constantly improvising company, the fall is compensated regularly.
5. VISA INC.
Visa is a leading digital payment company globally and provides incentives to the public for processing transactions. It has strategized several policies and payment plans that not only help the public but also benefit them in maximizing their profits. The company is constant in its growth and has a rise of 0.36% in its stock value.
Conclusion
The DJIA tech companies contribute to the DJIA directly to their performance in the market. The stocks of companies in total shape the DJIA stock value in the stock market. Investors are still hoping for a rise in the stock market.
