Dow Jones Today (Dec. 19, 2025): DJIA Rises at 9:31 a.m. ET as Tech Rebound Offsets Nike Slide and “Triple Witching” Looms
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) traded higher in early Friday action, with investors balancing a rebound in technology shares against a sharp drop in Nike and the potential for options-related market noise on a major “triple witching” expiration day. At around 9:31 a.m. ET, the Dow was up 87.38 points (0.21%) at 48,051.77. The S&P 500 rose 0.33% to 6,795.42, while the Nasdaq Composite added 0.51% to 23,111.63. Reuters Dow Jones at 9:31 a.m. ET: A firm open after a choppy week Friday’s early advance followed a session in which markets had already found some relief. The Dow closed