✎ Contributed by Ty Griffin
U.S. markets traded higher Friday, with mega-cap tech stocks showing modest gains as investors continued to bet on long-term growth in artificial intelligence. Optimism around global trade agreements also helped lift sentiment, though the day’s moves were more restrained than recent headline rallies.
AI leaders such as Nvidia and Amazon saw solid intraday performance, while Microsoft and Apple posted smaller advances. Alphabet slipped slightly, highlighting the uneven nature of the session. Despite recent strength in the Nasdaq Composite, analysts caution that follow-through will likely depend on earnings delivery and broader macro clarity.
Market Reaction
- NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA): $157.39, up $2.37 (1.53%)
- Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT): $498.28, up $0.82 (0.17%)
- Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG): $173.98, down $0.45 (0.26%)
- Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN): $219.60, up $2.48 (1.14%)
- Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META): $731.13, up $5.04 (0.69%)
- Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL): $201.78, up $0.78 (0.39%)
Sector Outlook
Analysts say the AI theme remains a key driver of capital rotation, particularly as investors navigate geopolitical crosswinds and shifting Fed expectations. Still, with valuations stretched and rate cut timing uncertain, the path forward for tech will likely hinge on results from the next wave of corporate earnings.
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