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 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.

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

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