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15 May 2025 03:59  |

Nasdaq Rises on Chip Rally

US stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed evolving trade policies and recent strength in the tech sector.

The S&P 500 added 0.1% after erasing its losses for the year, while the Dow slipped 89 points and the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.7%, boosted by gains in major chipmakers. Nvidia climbed 3% following reports of AI chip shipments to Saudi Arabia, and AMD jumped 4% after unveiling a $6 billion share buyback plan. The broader AI rally fueled a 17% surge in Super Micro Computer, helping lift overall market sentiment.

Optimism was further supported by a temporary U.S.-China tariff reduction, raising hopes for a broader trade agreement despite ongoing uncertainties.

Meanwhile, President Trump’s Middle East visit led to several new business deals, including a Boeing-Qatar Airways agreement and AI initiatives in the Gulf. Although megacap stocks showed strength, sector performance was mixed, and Fed officials signaled a cautious outlook amid mixed inflation data.

Source : Trading Economics

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