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✕ Clear- Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 Score Highs As Oil Falls Below $90 (Live Coverage)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes finished in the black after a day of mixed trading Wednesday, as oil prices continued to fall amid hopes of a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Among standouts, AppLovin bucked weakness among technology stocks and retook a key level. The Dow rose 0.4%, while the S&P 500 edged into positive territory.
Investor's Business Daily·3d ago - Oil falls, stocks waver as investors eye US-Iran talks
Oil prices fell Wednesday while stock markets diverged over conflicting headlines on talks between Iran and the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf crude shipments.Investors appeared willing to look past the conflicting headlines, buoyed also by another surge for tech stocks on expectations the AI rollout will continue to propel earnings in the sector.
AFP·3d ago - Tech ETFs to Buy as Micron Technology Joins the $1 Trillion Club
Micron's trillion-dollar milestone is boosting tech ETFs as AI-driven memory demand fuels gains across semiconductor funds.
Zacks·3d ago - Micron Hits $1 Trillion Milestone
AI memory demand helped Micron reach a $1 trillion market value for the first time.
GuruFocus.com·3d ago - Bulls vs. Bears on Micron’s Run to $1 Trillion
Markets are buzzing about Micron's run-up to a $1 trillion market cap. Here are two takes on the chipmaker's sudden rise: Bull Case 🐂 David Miller, chief investment officer at Catalyst Funds: "We've seen a large tear in Micron, but the stock is still likely trading at under 10 times forward earnings.
The Wall Street Journal·3d ago - Donald Trump Shouted Out Intel, Then Dell, Then Micron: Look At His Own Stock Filings To See Who May Get The Next Shoutout
President Donald Trump has developed a habit of publicly boosting individual companies, and his recent ethics filings show that in at least two cases, he bought in shortly before a boost, once from his own praise, once from a favorable policy decision. A government equity stake helped send Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) up roughly 190% this year, and the White House said on May 18 that the position, acquired for $8.9 billion, had swelled past $50 billion. Trump then called Micron Technology (NA
Benzinga·3d ago - The Micron stock price bubble explained in 2 numbers
The enthusiasm for Micron persists.
Yahoo Finance·3d ago - Dow Jones Futures Rise After S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Highs; 5 AI Stocks In Buy Areas
AI and chips continue to lead with thehe S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 hit new high. Zscaler, Semtech are notable earnings movers.
Investor's Business Daily·3d ago - S&P 500, Nasdaq, hit record closing highs on AI optimism
<body><p>STORY: It was a mostly upbeat Tuesday on Wall Street, despite a slight move downward for the Dow. The S&P 500 climbed about six-tenths of a percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq added roughly 1.2%, with both indexes closing at record highs.</p><p>AI-fueled optimism offset concerns over Middle East peace talks, which were compounded by recent U.S. strikes on Iran.</p><p>:: Micron</p><p>Semiconductor stocks continued to lead the charge, with Micron Technology soaring 19%, hitting $1 trillion in market value for the first time after UBS more than tripled its price target on the stock.</p><p>But Matt Stucky, chief portfolio manager for equities at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, finds the narrowness of market gains concerning.</p><p>"Just to paint a picture of the contrast in the markets from pre-Iran conflict to post, if you look through the market for the first couple of months this year, 65% of companies were outperforming the index. Since the conflict commenced at the end of February, just 24% of companies are outperforming the S&P 500. [FLASH] Any time you see a market that becomes more narrow, as a portfolio manager, as an investor, you start to question the longevity and resilience of that market."</p><p>Sticking with chip makers, shares of Qualcomm rose almost 4.5% after Bloomberg News reported the company reached a deal with TikTok owner ByteDance to supply chips. </p><p>Elsewhere in the market, shares of AutoZone tumbled nearly 9% - despite the company reporting quarterly profit and revenue that beat estimates - as higher costs and inventory investments continued to pressure margins.</p></body>
Reuters Videos·4d ago - Why Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Is Up Today
Shares of wireless chipmaker Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after Micron's UBS-led surge ignited a semiconductor rally.
StockStory·4d ago - This Potato Tycoon Knew About Micron Before You Did
Long before Micron Technology was one of the hottest commodities in the artificial-intelligence trade, it received $1 million from a potato tycoon named J.R. Simplot. Simplot, who died in 2008, invested in Boise, Idaho-based Micron in the early 1980s while it was still a nascent company in the computer-chip business. Micron on Tuesday crossed $1 trillion in market capitalization, the 12th U.S. company to reach that valuation and the first to be based in Idaho.
The Wall Street Journal·4d ago - Allegro MicroSystems and Penguin Solutions Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Micron's UBS-led surge ignited a semiconductor rally.
StockStory·4d ago - S&P 500, Nasdaq Close At Record Highs Amid Hopes Of Diplomatic Resolution Between US And Iran — MU, QCOM, LUNR, LLY, CODX In Focus
Investors remained hopeful about U.S.-Iran talks, offsetting recent military exchanges.
Stocktwits·4d ago - Stock Market Today, May 26: Soaring Tech Stocks Push S&P 500 and Nasdaq to New Highs
On May 26, 2026, Micron’s surge helped propel the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records even as the Dow lagged.
Yahoo·4d ago - Stock Market Today, May 26: Soaring Tech Stocks Push S&P 500 and Nasdaq to New Highs
On May 26, 2026, Micron’s surge helped propel the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records even as the Dow lagged.
Motley Fool·4d ago - Wayfair and Carvana Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Iran-US peace progress and the broader market hitting all-time highs lifted sentiment.
Yahoo·4d ago - Dow Jones Futures: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Highs, Micron Tops $1 Trillion; 5 AI Stocks In Buy Areas
The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 hit new highs as Micron surged to top a $1 trillion market cap. Caterpillar, Viavi flashed buy signals.
Yahoo·4d ago - Memory chip prices to remain high as Micron surges, expert says
STORY: "As this ongoing buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure has happened," prices for memory chips have risen, Stucky said.Equating the hike in memory chip prices to the rise of oil prices, Stucky said, "this would be the equivalent of oil markets moving from $60 a barrel to north of $300 a barrel."
Yahoo·4d ago - Technology Catapults S&P 500, Nasdaq to Fresh All-Time Highs
US equity indexes were mixed, as technology helped push the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite to new
Yahoo·4d ago - Nasdaq, S&P 500 Log New Peaks as Micron Drives Tech Rally
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 reached new peaks on Tuesday, driven a Micron Technology (MU) l
Yahoo·4d ago - Xerox and Super Micro Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Micron Technology surged on a UBS price target hike that signaled AI hardware demand is structurally undersupplied.
Yahoo·4d ago - Peace deal hopes boost Wall Street stocks despite latest US strikes
Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh records on hopes for a Middle East peace deal.While Wall Street was closed on Monday, stock markets had rallied elsewhere and crude futures dropped below $100 a barrel after reports that an Iran deal might come within days.
Yahoo·4d ago - Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, Micron Close At New Highs; This Airline Teams Up With Musk's Starlink (Live Coverage)
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index sinks Tuesday. S&P 500 and small caps reach new levels. Tesla nears a buy point.
Yahoo·4d ago - Dell and Diebold Nixdorf Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Micron Technology surged on a UBS price target hike that signaled AI hardware demand is structurally undersupplied.
Yahoo·4d ago - S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise to Records, Dow Eases as US-Iran Tensions Linger
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose to records, while the Dow eased after Tehran denounced US strikes in
Yahoo·4d ago - S&P 500 Hits Another High on Back of 5-Day Chip Stock Rally
Stocks kicked off the week with a broad rally that was fueled by semiconductor companies. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, hitting a new record. The Dow fell 118 points or 0.2%, while celebrating its 130th birthday today.
Yahoo·4d ago - Magnificent Seven Post Best Earnings In Nearly 5 Years. Sign Of A Bubble?
The Magnificent Seven's first-quarter earnings are in the books, and the seven companies registered their best profit growth in nearly five years. All remain pillars of the S&P 500 index. Collectively, Mag 7 earnings jumped 63.2% year over year, according to a report from FactSet.
Yahoo·4d ago - US Equity Indexes Trade Mixed as Technology Lifts S&P 500, Nasdaq
US equity indexes traded mixed as technology topped sector charts, government bond yields sank, and
Yahoo·4d ago - Sector Update: Tech Stocks Gain Late Afternoon
Tech stocks were higher late Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR
Yahoo·4d ago - Micron's valuation hits $1T, nearly tied with Eli Lilly & Berkshire
Micron (MU) is having its best trading day since 2011, on track to close at a valuation of $1 trillion, which would make its market cap nearly tied with those of Eli Lilly (LLY) and Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B, BRK-A). Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre takes a closer look at Micron's market action in the video above.
Yahoo Finance Video·4d ago