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

Major indexes were mixed in early trades Wednesday after October's inflation data. Nvidia fell 2% amid tech earnings.

Stock investors have a lot to be thankful for this year as the Dow Jones Industrial Average notches another new record as the post-election celebration continues.

Stocks posted solid gains as Wall Street put the finishing touches on one of its best months of the year. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4%. Both indexes closed out November with their best monthly performances of the year.