The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is on pace to grapple with a losing week, something the major equity index hasn’t had to do since August. The Dow turned further bearish on Wednesday, dropping over 550 points and shedding over 1.3% from the day’s opening bids.

U.S. stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Technology, Consumer Services and Consumer Goods sectors led shares lower.At the close in NYSE, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.

Disney is another Dow component that has been a major disappointment for patient investors. The stock is up less than 25% from its 10-year low and is on track to underperform the S&P 500 for the fourth consecutive year. But things are finally looking up for the media and entertainment giant.

Discover how the Dow Jones Industrial Average, first published in 1896, was created as a way to inform investors of the overall health of the stock market.

U.S. stocks were mixed after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas and Technology sectors led shares higher while losses in the Telecoms, Industrials and Utilities sectors led shares lower.