Nvidia will replace Intel in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reflecting a major shift in the semiconductor industry as Intel faces significant challenges. Intel's removal comes after a 25-year presence in the index, marked by a 54% decline in its stock price this year due to technological setbacks and missed opportunities in the AI sector. Meanwhile, Nvidia's market capitalization has surged past $3 trillion, driven by its dominant role in AI technology. This change, alongside Sherwin-Williams replacing Dow Inc., is aimed at ensuring the index better represents the current market conditions in the semiconductor and materials sectors. The changes will take effect before the market opens on November 8, 2024, and the Dow's price-weighted nature further justified Intel's removal.