Cramer says these 10 stocks helped the Dow briefly crack 40,000

CNBC's Jim Cramer identified ten stocks that contributed to the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassing 40,000 points briefly. Highlighted companies include American Express, which benefits from the travel boom, and Caterpillar, gaining from infrastructure funding. Microsoft sees success in AI and cloud services, while Goldman Sachs focuses on wealthy clients. Merck profits from its cancer treatment, Keytruda, and Chevron maintains strong dividends. Apple, JPMorgan, Travelers, and UnitedHealth Group were also pivotal in achieving this milestone.