"Dow Jones Industrial Average Faces Monumental Changes on Monday"

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"Dow Jones Industrial Average Faces Monumental Changes on Monday"
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average will undergo its 52nd change on Monday, with Walgreens Boots Alliance being replaced by Amazon, and Walmart enacting a 3-for-1 stock split. The removal of Walgreens and addition of Amazon reflect the Dow's need for outperforming companies, while Walmart's split aims to make shares more affordable for employees. These changes will also impact the Dow's divisor, reshaping the index's composition and influence.

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