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DJIA
DEE-jay-eye-AY (/ˌdiː.dʒeɪ.aɪˈeɪ/)
Definition
1
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), a stock market index tracking the share prices of 30 large, publicly traded companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
2
A key benchmark for the U.S. stock market performance, often used as a barometer for the broader economy despite criticisms of its limited scope.
Examples
The DJIA surged 500 points today, proving that even market bears can learn to dance.
My broker swore the DJIA was bulletproof, right before it nosedived like a bad crypto bet.
Grandpa refreshes the DJIA ticker more obsessively than his fantasy football lineup.
When the DJIA hits record highs, Wall Street parties; when it crashes, we all pretend to garden.