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Alphabet replaces Verizon in Dow Jones, boosting tech sector's weight in the index

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24 Jun 2026
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Alphabet Inc will join the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29, 2026, replacing Verizon Communications. This change increases the index's exposure to large-cap technology companies, as Alphabet operates in digital advertising, cloud computing, AI, and hardware. Verizon's low share price limited its influence on the index, while Alphabet's addition strengthens the tech and communication services representation alongside Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia. Honeywell will remain in the index despite its planned spin-off and rebranding.

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