Five Dogs of the Dow stocks are not only higher on the year but still offer big yields, a degree of safety from tariffs, and a long history of corporate success.

Dow Jones Industrial Average trades at 44,901.92, approaching record territory. S&P 500 hits new highs amid Japan trade deal, strong earnings, and Fed stability.

In a move that rattled investors, Dow ( NYSE: DOW) cut its dividend. Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Tate said the reduction reflects a broader effort to navigate a prolonged downturn and uncertain trade landscape, rather than a shift in its long-term earnings outlook.

The Dow feels pressure, weighed down by a steep fall for IBM, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climb to another round of records and meme-stock mania resumes.

The S&P 500 is on track for another record, but market breadth is terrible. Only 171 stocks in the index are rising with the index up 0.1%. Top performers include Super Micro Computer, Nike, Advanced Micro Devices,

Dow Inc halved its dividend and forecast third-quarter revenue below analysts' expectations as the chemicals maker grapples with a prolonged industry downturn and tariff uncertainty, sending its shares down over 16% in early trading.

The Dow Jones index dipped on the stock market today. President Trump spoke on tariffs. Tesla popped after Elon Musk touted an AI deal.

The S&P 500 is set to score a record finish every day of this past week while the Dow has yet to return to record territory in 2025.