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Semiconductor stocks recover sharply — Chipmakers rebounded following Monday's selloff, with investors buying ahead of Nvidia's earnings. The semiconductor index also recovered as concerns over AI valuations temporarily eased.

S&P 500 moves closer to record territory — The S&P 500 gained around 0.31% to 7,676.62, helped by falling Treasury yields and renewed demand for technology stocks

Nasdaq leads Wall Street rebound — The Nasdaq Composite rose about 0.64%, outperforming the Dow and S&P 500 as technology and semiconductor shares recovered

Nvidia rebounds ahead of earnings — NVDA gained about 2.2%, ending its longest losing streak since 2022. Investors are positioning ahead of Wednesday's results, which are viewed as a major test of whether AI spending can continue supporting elevated semiconductor valuations.

Oil's decline supports U.S. equities — Brent crude fell sharply, helping Treasury yields move lower and reducing some inflation fears. That combination provided additional support for stocks, particularly growth and technology names.

Rubrik falls despite higher price target — RBRK dropped roughly 7% toward $91 even after Wells Fargo raised its price target to $120. Investors remain cautious ahead of Rubrik's fiscal Q2 results later this week.

Intuit becomes a major earnings focus — INTU was under heavy investor scrutiny ahead of its quarterly results. The stock has already fallen substantially this year as investors question how AI could disrupt traditional software businesses.

Dick's Sporting Goods tumbles after outlook cut — DICK shares suffered a major decline after the retailer lowered its forecasts. Weakness in athletic footwear was cited as an important factor behind the disappointing outlook.

Moderna surges on cancer-vaccine update — Moderna shares jumped after positive developments surrounding its cancer-vaccine trial with Merck. The news provided a major boost to the biotechnology stock while broader markets remained focused on technology.

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Nvidia earnings could be the catalyst here. If the numbers and guidance beat expectations, semis could have plenty of room to extend the rebound. The AI trade isn’t dead yet. 🚀📈

S&P500 has-been trending upwards since

“Tech stocks showing resilience here. If semiconductors continue to recover, the Nasdaq could have more room to run, especially with Nvidia earnings in focus. 📈”

NVDA’s rebound shows investors are still willing to bet on the AI growth story. Wednesday’s earnings could be a major catalyst for the entire semiconductor sector—strong guidance could reignite the rally, while any signs of slowing AI demand could trigger another selloff.

Exactly. Lower oil prices easing inflation pressures is a bullish combination for equities. If Treasury yields continue to fall, growth and tech stocks could see even more upside—especially with Nvidia earnings in focus.