These 3 Stocks Powered the Dow Higher in the Third Quarter

The Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) have done exceedingly well so far this year, and the third quarter was another strong period for the average. The Dow finished the quarter within 8 points of its all-time high, picking up more than 1,050 points and posting a gain of nearly 5%. The price-weighted average particularly benefits when its higher-priced stocks do well, and that was definitely the case with some of its best-performing components during the summer months. Boeing continued its ascent, while Caterpillar and Chevron also enjoyed strong returns to help lift the Dow to new heights. Now, smart investors are curious whether these three winners can keep up the pace.

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Source: Fool.com