Salesforce, Apple share gains lead Dow's 1,181-point surge

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Shares of Salesforce and Apple are posting positive gains Thursday afternoon, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring. The Dow was most recently trading 1,181 points (3.6%) higher, as shares of Salesforce and Apple have contributed about half of the blue-chip gauge's intraday rally. Salesforce's shares are up $14.26 (10.0%) while those of Apple are up $11.74 (8.7%), combining for a roughly 171-point bump for the Dow. Home Depot Microsoft and Nike are also contributing significantly to the gain. A $1 move in any one of the 30 components of the index results in a 6.59-point swing.