Business · Singapore Bureau
Nasdaq surges on recovery in chip and artificial intelligence stocks
The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index posted gains of nearly 1.1% as semiconductor and AI-related equities rebounded from recent weakness. The index closed at 26,430.89, reflecting renewed investor appetite for growth-oriented technology shares.
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The Nasdaq Composite Index extended its rally as investors returned to technology stocks, particularly in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors. The index advanced 290.85 points, or 1.11%, marking a significant recovery for a market segment that has experienced recent volatility.
Chip manufacturers and AI-linked companies led the market rebound, with broad-based buying interest across the technology sector. The recovery suggests investor confidence is returning to equities that had faced selling pressure in preceding sessions, driven by concerns about valuations and macroeconomic headwinds.
The Nasdaq's performance reflects a broader market dynamic where technology stocks continue to play a central role in market movements. The resilience of semiconductor and artificial intelligence shares underscores the sustained investor interest in sectors viewed as crucial to long-term economic growth and digital transformation.
Market analysts have attributed the gains partly to improved sentiment surrounding technology fundamentals and reduced concerns about interest rate trajectories. The sector's recovery may signal shifting investor sentiment as markets digest recent economic data and corporate earnings reports across the technology landscape.