Dow Edges Higher Despite Contracting Economy By: TalkMarkets June 29, 2022 at 17:50 PM EDT The Dow retained its afternoon gains on Wednesday, adding 82 points, though Wall Street is still heading for the worst first half of the year since 1970. Read More >> Related Stocks: Caterpillar Ipath Pure Beta Crude Oil ETN McDonald's Corp Nasdaq ETF SPDR GOLD VIX