US stocks advanced with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record closing highs as AI-linked tech and chip stocks powered gains despite hotter inflation data. Producer prices surged, reinforcing expectations of prolonged Fed tightening. Markets also tracked Trump-Xi talks and rising geopolitical risks, while Morgan Stanley lifted its S&P target.
US stocks today: Nasdaq jumps over 1% as chip stocks rally, investors eye AI earnings
U.S. stocks rose sharply, led by chipmakers like Broadcom on AI-driven optimism and a strong earnings outlook. Microsoft fell after announcing job cuts, while investors