Five Dogs of the Dow stocks are not only higher on the year but still offer big yields, a degree of safety from tariffs, and a long history of corporate success.

Dow Jones Industrial Average trades at 44,901.92, approaching record territory. S&P 500 hits new highs amid Japan trade deal, strong earnings, and Fed stability.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded lower Monday afternoon, nearing the session low, as investors awaited Big Tech earnings, the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, inflation and jobs reports due later this week.

Dow Jones slips as Cisco and Travelers drag. Traders watch Fed meeting, jobs data, and tariff risks. Tech and energy stocks offer some market support.

In a move that rattled investors, Dow ( NYSE: DOW) cut its dividend. Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Tate said the reduction reflects a broader effort to navigate a prolonged downturn and uncertain trade landscape, rather than a shift in its long-term earnings outlook.

The Dow feels pressure, weighed down by a steep fall for IBM, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climb to another round of records and meme-stock mania resumes.

The S&P 500 is on track for another record, but market breadth is terrible. Only 171 stocks in the index are rising with the index up 0.1%. Top performers include Super Micro Computer, Nike, Advanced Micro Devices,

The Dow Jones index dipped on the stock market today. President Trump spoke on tariffs. Tesla popped after Elon Musk touted an AI deal.