Salesforce and Goldman Sachs Lead Dow Gains as Apple Slips

Apr 16, 2026 15:33 UTC

CRM, AAPL, INTC, GS

Immediate term

Salesforce and Goldman Sachs saw significant gains in early Thursday trading. Apple and Intel lagged behind, with Apple recording the steepest decline among Dow components.

Salesforce shares rose 2.6%, leading the Dow
Goldman Sachs Group increased by 2.5%
Apple declined 1.2%, the worst among Dow components
Apple maintains a year-to-date gain of 16.4%
Intel shares traded down 0.8%

Salesforce emerged as the top performer among Dow Jones Industrial Average components during early trading on Thursday, with shares climbing 2.6%. The mixed performance across the blue-chip index highlights divergent momentum among technology and financial giants as investors navigate the current trading session. While some components saw strong buying interest, others faced selling pressure. Goldman Sachs Group also posted strong gains, trading up 2.5% on the day. In contrast, Apple struggled, falling 1.2% to become the worst-performing stock in the index during the early session. Despite this daily decline, Apple continues to show strength over the longer term, maintaining a year-to-date gain of 16.4%. Intel also faced downward pressure, trading 0.8% lower. These movements reflect short-term volatility within the Dow's heavyweights, though the absence of specific news catalysts suggests routine intraday trading activity.