Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) replaced Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) earlier this month, adding even more tech and semiconductor exposure to the historic index. But with Nvidia up 910% since early last year,

The Dow Jones notched a 0.4% gain, as it revisited the 45,000 level but closed just below it. Blue chips also briefly topped the new milestone Wednesday, before closing lower. The

Despite being the most valuable company in the world, Nvidia has a weight of just 2.1% of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

(Reuters) -Intel will be replaced by Nvidia on the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average index after a 25-year run, underscoring the shift in the chipmaking market and marking another setback for the struggling semiconductor firm.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the other major indexes increased gains around the lunch hour during Friday's abbreviated trading session. Dow Jones component Nvidia recouped Wednesday's losses while a connectivity stock soared ahead of earnings on the stock market today.

The Dow Jones lagged the major indexes. Nvidia stock climbed as it looked to reclaim its 10-week moving line on the stock market today.