In early trading, Amgen leads the Dow Jones Industrial Average with a 1.2% increase, boasting a 30.8% gain year to date. On the flip side, Nike is the worst performer, down 1.6% with a 16.6% decrease for the year. Apple is down 1.4%, while Walt Disney is up 1.0% for the day.

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