DJIA STOCKS: The U.S. stock futures showed a modest decline on Sunday, May 4. The S&P 500 notched its lengthiest upward streak in about 20 years. But after a long streak, the stocks of Dow Jones Industrial Average futures and Nasdaq-100 futures dropped by 0.3% individually. On Friday, the broad market index experienced a gain of 1.5%, which helped to regain the lost ground after Trump’s counter-tariff policies came into effect.
Factors Influencing DJIA Stocks-May 5,2025
As of Monday, May 5, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures softened as expected after a simultaneous rise of 1.4% on Friday. There are several factors which have affected the stock performance, which is mentioned below-
TRADE POLICY DEADLOCKS
Due to counter-tariff policies introduced by Donald Trump to target the imports of China, there is a considerable drop in the stock market. While Beijing is negotiating for a full removal of tariffs on imports, Trump has released only $102 billion of imports on tariff. The disagreement is still fresh and unresolved.
OIL MARKET TURBULENCE
Oil prices have declined significantly by 4% yesterday due to increased production in the month of May and June by OPEC+. This will lead to a decrease in the prices of oil due to oversupply of the product in the economy. As for global economy, the price fluctuations will lead to an increase in the cost incurred by consumers and the producers. It can lead to further inflation.
FEDERAL RESERVE POLICY MEETING
A federal reserve policy meeting is expected to be scheduled. The fed chair Jerome Powell will share his concerns and his policy demands. A 3.2% rate cut is anticipated by the chair, but there is no confirmability about it.
Top DJIA Stocks to Watch- May 5
DJIA stocks are closely monitored by investors due to the sudden rise and decline in their stock. To keep a check on its stocks, some major components are observed and studied by Investors and economists. These are mentioned below-
APPLE INC.(AAPL)
Apple has faced a fall of 3.78% in its stock value due to partial import exemption in China. This has decreased the sales of iPhones in China. This has disappointed the investors as the company faces inflationary pressure on it.
Although several investors feel that if the company passes it’s technical barriers, it will still thrive for the long-term investments.
MICROSOFT CORPORATION (MSFT)
Microsoft has an increment of 2.30% in its stock performance. It is thriving continuously and promises a long-term benefit for investors. It is leading in the technological field and is continuously improvising in terms of AI and other innovative creations. Analyst expects a god growth rate of the company in the future as well.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON(JNJ)
As we know, JNJ is an always emerging defense stock, it has a ris eof 1.07% in the stocks. It is thriving in the medical equipments and devices field. This shows a successful strategy of the cimpany in the market. It provides stable returns and doesn’t experience huge market swings.
VISA INC. (V)
Visa is on an upraising of 1.45% in the stock market. The travels and spending of a consumer on visa is making its growth quite stable. Investments on digital platforms and collaborations also provides funding for more strategic developments. It is, therefore, ensures macroeconomic stability in the market. It deals with economic transitions quite smoothly.
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. (PG)
Procter & gamble co. is consistent and profitable to the investors. It provides with all the household and personal care brands. Its loyalty and pricing strategies has lead to its significant growth in the global economy. It is an ideal investing company for investors who are looking for consistent returns.
Conclusion
So, we have gone through all the factors and components that have led to changes in the stock market of DJIA. The stock market works very delicately. A change in a factor, a policy, or a technological field can lead to significant changes in the stock performance of a company or a whole market. Recent changes in the policies of the US are the major factor for the fall in stocks, especially for Apple Inc. However, a comeback is expected soon by the company due to its promising technological and investing position.
