Dow Gains Over 500 Points as Chip Stocks Plunge Amid AI Infrastructure Concerns
The U.S. stock market is showing mixed performance amid ongoing earnings season and geopolitical developments. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged over 1.2%, gaining about 520 points, while the S&P 500 rose modestly by 0.4%. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite barely held above flat after a sharp morning decline driven largely by falling chip stocks. Semiconductor companies are under pressure due to concerns over the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending. Micron Technology and SK Hynix dropped nearly 9% and 7%, respectively, while Intel fell almost 5%. AMD plunged more than 10%, and Sandisk saw a steep decline of about 14.8%. Even Nvidia dipped slightly despite being one of the market leaders in AI technology. Meanwhile, traditional sectors like industrials and consumer goods are outperforming as investors rotate into less volatile areas. Sherwin-Williams rose over 8% after strong earnings results. Oil prices also declined following reports that U.S.-Iran tensions may ease through diplomatic efforts.
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