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In a move to modernize indices amid the technology shift, reports indicate that the Dow Jones Industrial Average committee has decided to add Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent) to the index and remove Verizon Communications, effective today. According to reports, the change reflects a pivot towards companies leading in artificial intelligence and will take effect immediately.
Verizon's removal comes after its share price remained low relative to index peers, with VZ closing at $46.54 on June 26, while GOOGL closed at $337.39. Per market data, Apple shares stood at $283.78, Microsoft at $372.97, and Meta at $550.25, reinforcing tech dominance and pushing the index to rebalance. The move aims to boost AI representation in the index, according to the committee's assessment.
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Sign InAt current levels, GOOGL closed at $337.39 (June 26 close), with a daily trading range of $330.20 to $346.36. VZ settled at $46.54. Markets are watching the impact on index-linked fund flows, and the coming weeks may see tech stock moves ahead of expected earnings reports, though no direct calendar catalysts for either stock are scheduled in the near term.