Dow Jones vs. S&P 500: What’s the difference?

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Description: What sets the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 apart? CBS MoneyWatch contributor Ray Martin breaks it down as the two stock market indexes continue to reach new highs.

Source: CBSNews.com – video report

Date: July 31, 2014

Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/dow-jones-vs-s-p-500-whats-the-difference/

Questions for Discussions:

  • Summarize the differences between these measures of stock market activity.
  • Which do you think is the better measure of the economy and market conditions?

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