The Dow Jones Index Closes 0.25% Lower

The Dow Jones Index dropped 131 points or 0.25 percent on Tuesday to close at 51351 points. Losses were led by Apple (-2.66%), Walmart (-1.79%) and J&J (-1.57%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Boeing (1.97%), Amgen (1.32%) and Caterpillar (0.86%).