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Google (GOOGL) to replace Verizon (VZ) in the Dow Jones Industrial Average

Alphabet, Google's parent company, will replace Verizon Communications in the Dow Jones Industrial Average starting June 29, 2026. This move, announced by S&P Global, will add Alphabet alongside other tech giants like NVIDIA, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft in the blue-chip index. The inclusion is expected to increase exposure to popular tech sectors, particularly in light of Google's significant investments and advancements in Artificial Intelligence.