Dow Jones News: Disney+ App Downloads Soar; Home Depot Up on Strong Housing Data

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) was struggling to hold onto a small gain Tuesday afternoon, up just 0.06% at 1:45 p.m. EST. Strong housing sales data may be helping the cause, suggesting that the economy is on solid footing for the time being.

Disney (NYSE: DIS) stock was at the top of the pack, gaining on more Disney+ news. Shares of Home Depot (NYSE: HD) were also up, helped along by the positive housing data.

With Disney confirming that 10 million people signed up for its Disney+ streaming service by the day after launch, there's no question that the newest entry into the streaming wars is popular. On Tuesday, new data from research firm Apptopia provided some additional details on the scope of that initial success.

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