Corporate earnings season is gathering steam with key updates expected soon. Alphabet and Intel reports will influence the market-leading artificial intelligence trade. High profit expectations and Iran war uncertainty are currently impacting investor sentiment. The S&P 500 saw a weekly decline, driven by semiconductor share pullbacks. However, the benchmark index remains significantly up for the year.
US stocks today: US stocks end higher as semiconductors surge amid Mideast war intensifies
Wall Street closed higher as semiconductor stocks rebounded sharply, lifting major indexes despite tariff tensions and Middle East risks. Investors are positioning ahead of key