Dow rallies nearly 450 points on gains in Apple Inc., Walt Disney shares

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is rallying Friday afternoon with shares of Apple Inc. and Walt Disney leading the way for the index. The Dow
DJIA,
+1.76%
was most recently trading 440 points (1.4%) higher, as shares of Apple Inc.
AAPL,
+4.08%
and Walt Disney
DIS,
+3.51%
are contributing to the blue-chip gauge’s intraday rally. Apple Inc.’s shares have climbed $5.12, or 3.6%, while those of Walt Disney are up $3.72 (3.5%), combining for a roughly 58-point boost for the Dow. Boeing
BA,
+3.52%,
Dow Inc.
DOW,
+2.86%,
and American Express
AXP,
+2.56%
are also contributing significantly to the gain. A $1 move in any one of the 30 components of the Dow equates to a 6.59-point swing.