Wall Street prepared for major earnings and economic data ahead of a blockbuster week that could shake markets.

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

Investors kick off a hectic week with stocks moving mostly lower after a U.S.-European Union trade deal, with a Fed meeting, jobs data and a deluge of corporate earnings on deck.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) stand out among Dow stocks for their high dividend yields and unstoppable dividend growth track records. Here's what makes them great Dow dividend stocks to buy and hold for a potential lifetime of dividend income.

Dow Futures edge higher as markets eye Fed meeting, earnings, and trade talks after S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs.

Stocks are slightly higher in early trade as earnings, Fed signals, and a cooler tone on trade tensions help steady sentiment. The Dow is leading thanks to strong reports from 3M (MMM) and American Express (AXP), while the Nasdaq is lagging after Netflix (NFLX) fell post-earnings.

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.

Plan now for a rotation away from riskier and volatile technology growth stocks and toward blue chips with more promise and predictability.