Nvidia announces a big dividend hike and 10-for-1 stock split with its earnings report on Wednesday.
Nvidia's earnings report is making a huge difference for the S&P 500. The Dow was down about 223 points, or 0.6%, in Thursday morning trading. The S&P 500 was flat, while the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.4%.
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones dropped 225 points Thursday after jobless claims. Nvidia stock surged above $1,000 on strong earnings results.