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The S&P 500 reached a record high on Monday, buoyed by a surge in chipmakers and AI-driven companies, with smaller firms also posting significant gains. The Russell 2000 index outperformed both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, reflecting strong investor confidence in the economy.
Major players like Alphabet and Amazon saw their shares rise over 1% ahead of their quarterly reports, offering insights into the competitive AI sector. Palantir enjoyed an upward trend, climbing by 1.6% before its earnings announcement, while SanDisk, Advanced Micro Devices, and Micron Technology gained due to AI component demand.
Despite a downturn in energy stocks triggered by sliding oil prices, which President Trump’s comments on Iran also influenced, the stock market largely pointed towards optimism. The S&P 500 saw substantial new highs, while factory activity grew, signaling economic resilience amid challenges.