Stock splits make a big difference in the Dow ... whereas Intel suspended its dividend as earnings have plummeted. Recent changes in the Dow Jones Industrial Average embody the market's emphasis on where a company is going rather than where it is today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose into fresh all-time highs on Friday, clipping into 44,000 as stocks lean firmly bullish to close out a record week. The Dow had its best week since October of 2023, rising nearly 5% and piercing record bids three days in a row.

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For Nvidia (NVDA) , this has been the best of years. The company, led by Jensen Huang, makes the graphic processing chips that are the foundation of artificial intelligence, and everyone wants a piece of the company.

Sherwin-Williams (NYSE:SHW) on Monday rose as much as 7.1% to become one of the day's biggest large-cap gainers as investors prepare for the addition of the maker of paints and coatings to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA).

KEY TAKEAWAYS Nvidia joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average Friday, replacing storied chipmaker Intel as the artificial intelligence darling cements its position as the world’s most valuable company.