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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is the stock index of 30 large American publicly traded companies. Created in 1896, the DIJA is used to gauge the market's daily performance. Companies change frequently with Apple, Goldman Sachs, Nike, and Visa added within the past three years. General Electric is the only company from the original 1896 list.

The 30 stocks that currently make up the DJIA, as at May 22, 2017 listed in alphabetical order are:

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Europe’s steel sector has declined to just 10 percent of global production in 2016. Major producers have struggled with debt, low EBITDA margins, and strong competition, particularly from Asia, making Europe increasingly vulnerable to imports. It is suggested that 2017 may be a significant turning point due to a combination of anti-dumping measures, major mergers and a weakened Euro. Germany is the world’s seventh-largest steel producer and the largest in the European Union (EU 28).

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Precious metals, most notably gold and silver, offer insights into economic health and have been a safe haven for traders in challenging financial times. A traditionally in-demand commodity classification, gold and also silver to some extent, are still seen as protection against inflationary pressures and market volatility. When share prices or interest rates tumble, gold prices generally remain strong, providing the ideal opportunity for traders to diversify their portfolio and hedge their positions when other investment opportunities begin to falter.

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