Microsoft, Boeing share gains lead Dow's 136-point climb

Powered by positive momentum for shares of Microsoft and Boeing, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is climbing Tuesday afternoon. The Dow
DJIA,
+0.78%

is trading 136 points (0.4%) higher, as shares of Microsoft
MSFT,
+4.20%

and Boeing
BA,
+3.84%

have contributed about one third of the index’s intraday rally. Microsoft’s shares have gained $9.71, or 3.8%, while those of Boeing have risen $6.02, or 2.9%, combining for a roughly 104-point boost for the Dow. Chevron
CVX,
+2.61%
,
Apple
AAPL,
+1.92%
,
and Travelers
TRV,
+1.62%

are also contributing significantly to the gain. A $1 move in any of the Dow’s 30 components equates to a 6.59-point swing.


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