DJ NVIDIA Corp., Merck Share Gains Lead Dow's 425-Point Climb
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Behind positive momentum for shares of NVIDIA Corp. and Merck, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up Monday afternoon.
The Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) is trading 425 points (0.8%) higher, as shares of NVIDIA Corp. (NVIDIA Corp.) and Merck (Merck & Co. Inc.) have contributed to the blue-chip gauge's intraday rally.
NVIDIA Corp.'s shares have gained $5.49, or 2.5%, while those of Merck have risen $3.45, or 2.4%, combining for an approximately 53-point bump for the Dow.
Also contributing significantly to the gain are Amgen (Amgen Inc.), Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs Group Inc.), and Amazon.com Inc. (Amazon.com Inc.).
A $1 move in any of the Dow's 30 components equates to a 5.94-point swing.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled September 21, 2026.