Broad stock market indexes like the S&P 500 hit all-time highs in the first half of 2024. TheDow Jones Industrial Average also hit all-time highs, but saw a smaller return in the first half of the year. Here’s a look at the biggest gainers and laggards in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. What Happened: The Dow Jones Industrial Average was created in 1896 by Charles Dow and is one of the oldest and most followed equity indexes for overall stock market health. The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit all-time highs of more than 40,000 in May 2024. The Dow Jones Industrial Average consists of 30 sto…