Markets Stabilize as AI and Semiconductors Regain the Lead

U.S. stock futures rose Thursday as markets looked to rebound after recent losses.

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Major Indexes: S&P 500 higher, Nasdaq higher, Dow slightly lower, Russell 2000 slightly higher

Leading Sectors: Technology, Consumer Discretionary, Industrial

Lagging Sectors: Energy, Health Care, Consumer Staples

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM): Reported a record quarter as strong demand for artificial intelligence chips drove profits well above expectations.

ASML Holding (ASML): Shares moved higher after Taiwan Semiconductor said it plans to spend more on new chip factories and equipment, which benefits ASML.

BlackRock (BLK): Posted earnings and revenue that came in higher than analysts expected, showing continued strength across its investment products.

Morgan Stanley (MS): Delivered quarterly earnings and revenue that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, supported by solid investment banking and trading activity.

Goldman Sachs (GS): Reported quarterly results that came in roughly in line with expectations, leading to a modest pullback in the stock.

Clearway Energy (CWEN): Announced new long-term power agreements with Google to supply carbon-free energy for data centers across multiple states.

Dell Technologies (DELL): Shares moved up after an analyst upgrade highlighted strong demand for the company’s AI servers and improving enterprise opportunities.

Sandisk (SNDK): Rose as strong results from Taiwan Semiconductor lifted optimism across the memory chip industry.

Western Digital (WDC): Benefited from improved sentiment toward memory chip makers following strong semiconductor earnings.

Micron Technology (MU): Gained alongside other memory chip stocks after signs of strengthening demand in the semiconductor sector.

Seagate Technology (STX): Moved higher as upbeat semiconductor results fueled optimism for storage and memory companies.

Applied Materials (AMAT): Jumped as strong chipmaker earnings and higher spending plans supported chip-equipment suppliers.

KLA Corporation (KLAC): Moved higher as strong chipmaker results and increased capital spending lifted expectations for semiconductor equipment suppliers, alongside an analyst upgrade.

Talen Energy (TLN): Shares climbed after announcing a major acquisition of natural gas power assets expected to boost cash flow.

Entegris (ENTG): Rose following an analyst upgrade that pointed to improving long-term growth prospects tied to future technology cycles.

First Horizon Corporation (FHN): Shares rose after reporting strong full-year earnings growth and solid quarterly results.

BRC Group Holdings (RILY): Surged after filing delayed financial reports, bringing its regulatory filings up to date and meeting Nasdaq requirements.

Penumbra (PEN): Announced an agreement to be acquired by Boston Scientific (BSX) in a cash-and-stock deal, sending shares sharply higher.

Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL): Jumped on reports that Sanofi (SNY) may be preparing a higher takeover bid.

Spotify (SPOT): Announced a price increase for its U.S. subscription plan, boosting confidence in its revenue growth.

Rocket Lab (RKLB): Stock moved lower following an analyst downgrade, with the firm noting that many near-term growth drivers are already reflected in the share price.

Nokia (NOK): Shares jumped after an analyst upgrade pointed to growing demand for AI-driven networking equipment.

DraftKings (DKNG): Advanced after an analyst upgrade that cited expectations for strong earnings and improving profit margins.

Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI): Posted quarterly results that exceeded expectations and reaffirmed outlook for its portfolio companies, but shares declined.

Home BancShares (HOMB): Reported strong quarterly and full-year results driven by loan growth and improved efficiency, though the stock pulled back.

(Stocks showing elevated volume and notable price movement)

Gainers: WYFI, CMPO, NTR, TTMI, MRNA, SNBR, DNTH, GPCR, BEAM, MTSI, BLDR, MTH, BW, KRUS

Losers: INTU, MNDY, MTG, FIG, RDN, ATEC, AIG, FVRR, ADSK

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