NEW YORK, May 25, 2006 — The Dow Jones Industrial Average marks its 110th anniversary on May 26th. Created by Charles Dow in 1896 to gauge the new industrial economy, it has grown to represent the pillars of the U.S. economy. More than a century later, the Dow stands as the world’s most widely cited U.S. market indicator.
Statistics on the Dow follow:
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Dow Jones Indexes recently concluded a “Man and Woman on the Street” survey, asking 110 people from each of the world’s major financial centers — New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt and Hong Kong — about their thoughts on the Dow. Results of the survey follow: