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Equities Rise Intraday Amid Cisco-Led Tech Rally; Trump-Xi Summit in Focus
US Markets

Equities Rise Intraday Amid Cisco-Led Tech Rally; Trump-Xi Summit in Focus

US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday amid a post-earnings rally in Cisco Systems (CSCO), while markets tracked updates of a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.The Nasdaq Composite was up 0.8% at 26,614 after midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 7,496.6. Both indexes hit fresh record highs in the previous session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.7% at 50,054.1 intraday Thursday.Most sectors were in the green, led by technology's 1.6% jump, while materials saw the biggest drop.Cisco shares were up nearly 13%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500 and the Dow. Late Wednesday, Cisco's fiscal third-quarter results exceeded Wall Street's estimates, while the networking equipment maker announced a restructuring plan that involves thousands of layoffs.Cisco's expanded hyperscaler partnerships are paying dividends for the company, as evidenced by management expectations for a surge in artificial intelligence orders, Morgan Stanley said in a note e-mailed Thursday.Nvidia (NVDA) followed Cisco on the Dow intraday, up 3.6%. About 10 Chinese companies have secured US clearance to purchase Nvidia's H200 AI chip, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources.Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang is accompanying Trump in his China trip, along with executives of several other major US tech companies.Xi told Huang and CEOs of Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA) and other companies that China will "open wider" to doing business, news outlets reported.Apple shares were down 0.2% intraday, while Tesla rose 0.3%.Boeing (BA) is set to get an order for 200 jets from China, Fox News reported, citing Trump. The US planemaker's shares fell 3.7%, the biggest drop on the Dow.US Treasury yields were mixed intraday, with the 10-year rate down 2.6 basis points at 4.45% and the two-year rate little changed at 3.99%.Xi has pledged not to provide military equipment to Iran, CNN reported, citing Trump.The two leaders agreed that the crucial Strait of Hormuz should remain a free waterway and Iran shouldn't be able to exact payments for the use of shipping lanes, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a White House readout of the Trump-Xi talks."The market could be pinning too much hope on the US-China talks yielding some positive results on Iran," ING Bank said in a note. "Some hope that China could exert pressure on Iran to reach a deal with the US, to end the war and lead to a resumption of energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz."West Texas Intermediate crude was up 0.4% at $101.37 a barrel intraday, while Brent edged down 0.2% to $105.46.In economic news, US retail sales in April rose for the third straight month, with analysts saying the increase largely reflected higher prices as the war in Iran kept fuel costs elevated."Surprisingly, firm underlying retail sales in April suggest another quarter of moderate consumer spending growth, though higher inflation is bound to take a toll," BMO Capital Markets said in a note. "Inflation pressures are mounting due to the Iran conflict and could take a larger toll on overall spending."Applied Materials (AMAT) is scheduled to report its latest quarterly financial results after the closing bell Thursday.Gold was down 0.4% at $4,687.30 per troy ounce, while silver fell 4.5% to $85.33 per ounce.

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Sector Update: Tech Stocks Mixed Thursday Afternoon

Tech stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.1% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) shedding 0.6%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index increased 0.1%.In corporate news, Cisco (CSCO) shares jumped 12% after it reported a year-over-year jump in fiscal Q3 earnings and revenue, topping market expectations, and raised its fiscal 2026 guidance. The firm also announced restructuring plans that included lay-offs of nearly 4,000 employees.Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI is preparing possible legal action against Apple (AAPL) as the partnership between the two companies has become strained, Bloomberg reported. Apple shares were down 0.3%, and Microsoft was rising 0.8%.Chinese President Xi Jinping told the chief executives of Apple, Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA) and other large companies that China will "open wider" to doing business, CNBC reported Thursday, citing a report from state-backed newspaper Xinhua. Tesla shares were fractionally higher, and Nvidia gained 3.7%.

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Nvidia's Rubin Chip Production on Track in Q2, but Rack-Level Cooling Issues Delaying Mass Production, UBS Says

Nvidia's (NVDA) Rubin chip and compute board production is on track in the current quarter, but rack-level cooling issues is pushing rack mass production into the September timeframe, which should be offset by robust demand for Blackwell, UBS said in a Wednesday research report.There is potential for a new share repurchase program commitment of up to $150 billion over the next 12 months, while investors expect a larger dividend commitment in the current quarter, analysts wrote. The company is due to report fiscal Q1 results on May 20.UBS said it expects 2027 and 2028 EPS of $14.35 and $17.07, respectively, on revenue of $607 billion and $710 billion. For 2026, the brokerage now expects revenue of $400 billion from $393 billion earlier.The company's GTC messaging regarding system-level design implies that it continues to offer more value to clients as the competitive landscape evolves, according to UBS.The brokerage said it reiterated its buy rating on the stock and boosted its price target to $275 per share from $245.Price: $236.15, Change: $+10.32, Percent Change: +4.57%

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Top Midday Stories: Cisco Shares Soar as Guidance Tops Consensus; Alibaba, JD Reportedly Cleared to Buy Nvidia H200 AI Chips

All three major US stock indexes were up in late-morning trading Thursday, as investors monitor news emanating from President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.In company news, Cisco Systems (CSCO) reported fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings late Wednesday of $1.06 per diluted share, up from $0.96 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus analyst estimate of $1.03. Fiscal Q3 revenue was $15.8 billion, up from $14.1 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $15.6 billion. For fiscal Q4, Cisco said it expects Q4 adjusted EPS of $1.16 to $1.18 on revenue of $16.7 billion to $16.9 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $1.08 and $15.8 billion, respectively. Cisco shares were up 15.0% around midday.Alibaba (BABA) and JD.com (JD) are among the roughly 10 Chinese companies that have secured US clearance to buy Nvidia's (NVDA) H200 artificial intelligence chips, though no deliveries have been made yet, Reuters reported Thursday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Alibaba and JD shares were down 1.9% and 2.1%, respectively. Nvidia shares were up 4.6%.Chinese President Xi Jinping told the chief executives of Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia and other large companies that China will "open wider" to doing business, CNBC reported Thursday, citing a report from state-backed newspaper Xinhua. Apple shares were up 0.1%, while Tesla shares were up 0.8%.Biogen (BIIB) said Thursday that a phase 2 study evaluating diranersen in patients with early Alzheimer's disease did not meet its primary endpoint evaluating dose response for change from baseline on the Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes at Week 76. Biogen shares were down 5.0%.Price: $117.40, Change: $+15.53, Percent Change: +15.24%

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Nvidia Seen Delivering Another Beat-and-Raise Quarter as AI Demand Outpaces Supply, RBC Says

Nvidia's (NVDA) fiscal Q1 performance and Q2 forecast are expected to be similar to the previous three quarters, with an estimated 3% to 5% beat and raise, as artificial intelligence compute demand continues to outpace supply and visibility extends well into 2027, RBC Capital Markets said.The investment firm said in a Wednesday note that it is modeling $78 billion in revenue and $1.74 in earnings per share for the April quarter, largely in line with the consensus of $78.8 billion and $1.74. Similarly, the July quarter guidance is expected to be 4% to 5% above the consensus of $86.9 billion.RBC expects a gross margin of 75% in fiscal Q1 and Q2 with management reiterating mid-70% guidance for fiscal 2027, and believes Nvidia has largely secured high-bandwidth memory supply for the year while remaining in a relatively stronger position from a supply standpoint.The brokerage also said hyperscaler capital spending is expected to remain healthy through 2027, with AI compute demand continuing to outpace supply.With central processing unit demand accelerating on the back of agentic AI demand, RBC said Nvidia's Vera CPU rack is seeing solid early traction and expects management to be positive on its CPU opportunities.RBC maintained its outperform rating, with a $250 price target.Shares of Nvidia were up 4% in Thursday trading.Price: $234.91, Change: $+9.08, Percent Change: +4.02%

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Marvell Technology to Slightly Beat Estimates for Fiscal Q1, Raise Guidance, RBC Says

Marvell Technology (MRVL) is expected to beat analyst expectations in fiscal Q1 and raise its guidance slightly, RBC Capital Markets analysts said in a Wednesday note.The company is scheduled to report its fiscal Q1 results on May 27.RBC said that the momentum in Marvell's Optical business is expected to sustain through the year, and that the recent Nvidia (NVDA) investment validates the company's optical connectivity leadership.Analysts said that Marvell is expected to remain a key supplier to Amazon (AMZN), and Amazon Web Services' recent partnerships with Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI and Anthropic are material long-term positives for the company.RBC said it expects the company's topline momentum to sustain for the next two to three years.Analysts retained an outperform rating on the stock and increased its price target to $200 from $170.Price: $185.90, Change: $+7.95, Percent Change: +4.47%

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Nvidia Set to Report Another Strong Quarter Amid Compute Demand Strength, RBC Says
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Nvidia Set to Report Another Strong Quarter Amid Compute Demand Strength, RBC Says

Nvidia (NVDA) is poised to deliver another strong quarter amid robust compute demand, with the chip making giant expected to issue an upbeat revenue guidance for the ongoing three-month period, RBC Capital Markets said in a client note emailed Thursday.The brokerage estimates the tech bellwether to report adjusted earnings of $1.74 a share on revenue of $78.01 billion for its fiscal first quarter. The top-line has surpassed consensus by 3% on average in the previous three quarters, said RBC, which anticipates similar trends for the most recent reporting period.Analysts polled by FactSet are currently looking for non-GAAP EPS of $1.74 and sales of $78.78 billion. Nvidia is scheduled to release its results next week.RBC projects Nvidia to provide a second-quarter revenue outlook that is 4% to 5% above the Street's forecast of $86.9 billion. Adjusted EPS is pegged at $1.91 by the brokerage, while the consensus on FactSet is for $1.94.Nvidia has likely secured high-bandwidth memory supply for the year, RBC analyst Srini Pajjuri said in the note."AI compute demand is outpacing supply and we believe visibility is extending well into 2027," Pajjuri said. "Component shortages and power/infrastructure availability are the key near-term challenges. However, we believe (Nvidia) is in a relatively better position from a supply standpoint and view its balance sheet strength as a structural advantage."Central processing unit demand is accelerating amid an agentic AI boom, as reported by Intel (INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), RBC said. Nvidia's Vera CPU rack is seeing "solid" early traction, according to the note."Looking ahead, AI monetization trends are improving, scaling laws are not slowing, and (large language model) leadership battle is far from settled," Pajjuri wrote in the note. "As such, we expect hyperscaler (capital expenditure) to remain healthy through 2027 and are not overly concerned about competition."RBC reiterated its outperform rating on Nvidia's stock, with a price target of $250.Price: $231.93, Change: $+6.10, Percent Change: +2.70%

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Market Chatter: Xi Tells CEOs on Trump's Trip That China Will 'Open Wider'

Chinese President Xi Jinping told the chief executives of Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA) and other large companies that China will "open wider" to doing business, CNBC reported Thursday, citing a report from state-backed newspaper Xinhua.Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are among the group of technology executives who joined US President Donald Trump on his trip to China, the report said.The companies didn't immediately reply to requests for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $299.73, Change: $+0.86, Percent Change: +0.29%

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Asia Markets

US Equity Futures Rise Pre-Bell After S&P 500, Nasdaq Set New Highs Amid US-China Meeting

US equity futures were rising pre-bell Thursday as technology stocks drove new record highs for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite while traders kept a close eye on the high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.8% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.3% higher.On Wednesday, the S&P 500 advanced nearly 0.6% to close at 7,444.25, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.2% to end at 26,402.34, with both setting new closing records. Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares were up 15% after the company posted higher fiscal Q3 results and announced restructuring plans that included lay-offs of nearly 4,000 employees.At the start of a two-day summit, Xi told Trump that US-China trade talks were progressing positively, but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could lead to a dangerous situation and even cause conflict.Traders also mulled the latest round of earnings, with Brookfield (BN) reporting higher Q1 distributable earnings and revenue.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 0.7% at $104.90 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.7% lower at $100.33 per barrel.US retail sales rose by 0.5% in April, as expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET and following the previous month's 1.6% gain.US import prices rose by 1.9% in April, above the 1% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET and faster than a 0.9% gain in March.US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 211,000 in the week ended May 9 from a downwardly revised 199,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to 205,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.Federal Reserve Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid, Cleveland President Beth Hammack, New York President John Williams, and Governor Michael Barr are slated to speak on Thursday.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 1% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended flat, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.5% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.4%, and Germany's DAX index was 1.3% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Nvidia (NDA), Applied Materials (AMAT), and Marvell Technology (MRVL) joined Cisco in an upswing of technology stocks that lifted the market. Nvidia stock was up 2.1%, Applied Materials shares rose 1.9%, and Marvell stock was up 2.8%.On the losing side, Alibaba (BABA) and JD.com (JD) shares were down 3.1% and 1.7%, respectively, after a Reuters report said that they were among the roughly 10 Chinese companies that have secured US clearance to purchase Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chip, without a single delivery being made so far.

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Equity Futures Rise as Trump, Xi Kick Off High-Stakes Meeting
US Markets

Equity Futures Rise as Trump, Xi Kick Off High-Stakes Meeting

US equity markets were tracking in the green before the opening bell Thursday as President Donald Trump held talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at a high-stakes meeting in Beijing.The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose 0.2% each in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.6%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached fresh peaks at Wednesday's close, while the Dow finished lower.Trump and Xi have agreed to develop a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability," according to a readout of the summit by the Chinese foreign ministry. "This will provide strategic guidance for China-US relations over the next three years and beyond," the readout showed.The relationship between the two countries is going to be "better than ever before," Trump told Xi in his opening remarks, CNBC reported, citing official broadcast footage.The leaders of the two global economic heavyweights agreed that the crucial Strait of Hormuz should remain open to support global energy flows, multiple news outlets reported. During their talks, Xi showed interest in buying more US oil to reduce China's dependence on the Strait of Hormuz and other Middle East shipping routes, according to news reports.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.2% at $100.80 a barrel before the open, while Brent was slightly in the red at $105.61.On Wednesday, the International Energy Agency forecast a sharper decline in global oil demand this year than previously expected as the Middle East conflict drives up energy prices. Separately, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries reduced its global oil demand growth outlook for 2026, but upgraded its projection for next year.Also on Wednesday, official data showed that US producer prices rose at the fastest pace in four years in April as broad-based increases in services and goods signaled intensifying inflation pressures.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 2.1 basis points to 3.97% and the 10-year rate off 2.2 basis point to 4.46%.Thursday's economic calendar has the weekly jobless claims bulletin at 8:30 am ET, along with the retail sales and import and export prices reports, both for April.Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr is scheduled to speak at 7 pm. Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack, and New York Fed President John Williams all speak earlier in the day.On Wednesday, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said she expected the central bank to maintain its current monetary policy stance, describing it as "slightly restrictive."The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair Wednesday. Warsh is Trump's pick for the job, with the term of current central bank chief Jerome Powell set to expire on Friday.Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares jumped 17% pre-bell Thursday. Late Wednesday, Cisco's fiscal third-quarter results exceeded Wall Street's estimates, while the networking equipment maker announced a restructuring plan that involves thousands of layoffs.Marvell Technology (MRVL) added 3.8% pre-bell after closing the previous session with an 8.2% gain.Nvidia (NVDA) was 1.8% higher in premarket activity after Reuters reported that the US has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy the technology giant's H200 artificial intelligence chip. However, not a single delivery has been made so far, according to the report.Applied Materials (AMAT) is scheduled to release its latest quarterly financial results after the markets close. Viking (VIK), Klarna (KLAR), Bullish (BLSH) and Yeti (YETI) report before the bell, among others.Gold edged down 0.1% to $4,703 per troy ounce, while bitcoin nudged up 0.1% to $79,599.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit Fresh Highs as Tech Stocks Rise
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit Fresh Highs as Tech Stocks Rise

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 reached fresh peaks on Wednesday, buoyed by a rally in technology stocks ahead of high-stakes talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.The Nasdaq rose 1.2% to 26,402.3 and the S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to 7,444.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1% to 49,693.2. Most sectors ended in the green, led by communication services, followed by tech, while utilities saw the steepest decline.Chipmaking giant Nvidia's (NVDA) shares jumped 2.3%, among the best performers on the Dow. Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), and Cisco Systems (CSCO) also advanced. On Semiconductor (ON) shares surged 11%, the second-biggest gainer on the S&P 500.Trump arrived in Beijing Wednesday, accompanied by Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang, Apple's Tim Cook, and Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, along with other executives. Trump is set to have talks with Xi on Thursday and Friday, CNBC reported."The trip underscores the stakes for chips, tech, and the (artificial intelligence) supply chain highlighted by Nvidia's most advanced chips, which (have) faced a series of tightening US export restrictions on China sales," Wedbush Securities said in note."We believe that this summit will prove 'constructive' as it keeps the conversation focused on reopening channels where possible rather than allowing the relationship to drift into a more permanent Cold War dynamic that would ultimately slow AI diffusion and cloud monetization on both sides," Wedbush said.US Treasury yields were little changed in Wednesday late-afternoon trade, with the 10-year and two-year rates at 4.48% and 3.99%, respectively.In economic news, US producer prices in April rose at the fastest pace in four years as broad-based increases in services and goods signaled intensifying inflation pressures, official data showed."On the heels of yesterday's disappointing (consumer price index) results, the April producer price report flags intense inflation pressure in the pipeline," BMO Capital Markets said in a note. "Look for another heated consumer inflation report in May, and not solely due to costlier gasoline, as price pressures stemming from the Iran war are bleeding into other sectors of the economy."The central bank last month held rates steady for a third straight meeting and is widely expected to do so again in June, according to the CME FedWatch tool.The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair on Wednesday. Warsh is Trump's pick for the job as the term of current central bank chief Jerome Powell is set to expire on Friday.Boston Fed President Susan Collins expects the central bank to maintain its current monetary policy stance, which she described as "slightly restrictive.""More than five years of above-target inflation has reduced my patience for 'looking through' another supply shock," Collins said in prepared remarks on Wednesday. "And while it is notin my most likely outlook, I could envision a scenario in which some policy tightening is needed to ensure that inflation returns durably to 2% in a timely manner."West Texas Intermediate crude was last down 0.9% at $101.27 a barrel, while Brent fell 1.8% to $105.85.The International Energy Agency forecast a sharper decline in global oil demand this year than previously expected as the Middle East conflict drives up energy prices."More than 10 weeks after the war in the Middle East began, mounting supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz are depleting global oil inventories at a record pace," according to the report.Separately, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries reduced its global oil demand growth outlook for 2026, but upgraded its projection for next year.Trump recently rejected Iran's counteroffer to end the war, though a fragile ceasefire between the two countries still holds.In company news, Wix.com (WIX) logged a larger-than-expected annual decline in its first-quarter earnings, while the Israeli web development platform maintained its full-year outlook. The company's US-listed shares tanked 27%.Gold was last up 0.2% at $4,694.70 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 3% to $88.18 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

US Equity Indexes Mixed as Communication Services, Tech Help Outweigh Impact of Hot Producer Prices

US equity indexes closed mixed on Wednesday, as communication services and technology led sectors amid the fastest annual pace of growth in producer prices in four years, signaling the strength of the so-called AI trade.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1% to 49,693.20. The Nasdaq jumped 1.2% to 26,402.34, and the S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to 7,444.25.In a broadly positive tape, communication services, technology, and consumer discretionary were among the top gainers. Utilities, financials, real estate, and industrials declined.Of the top 10 companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, implying a significant sway over indexes, seven were from technology and communication services, according to data compiled by Finviz. Nasdaq's leaders included Marvell Technology (MRVL), Arm (ARM), and Micron Technology (MU). In the S&P 500, ON Semiconductor (ON) and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) were among the biggest outperformers. Nvidia (NVDA) and Cisco (CSCO) were in the top five gainers on the Dow.In economic news, the Producer Price Index soared 1.4% month-over-month in April from a 0.7% gain in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The print beat the 0.5% increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. After excluding food and energy prices, core PPI surged 1.0% from 0.2%, above the 0.3% advance anticipated.Year-over-year, PPI soared 6.0% in April while core PPI catapulted 5.2%, both above their respective March rates and the strongest readings since December 2022.A hotter-than-expected PPI, coupled with Tuesday's larger-than-expected rise in the consumer price index, underscores not only the price impact already realized but the "additional inflationary pressures still coming down the pipeline," according to a Stifel note.With energy cost passthrough likely to keep year-over-year core personal consumption expenditures, or PCE, inflation closer to 3% than 2% all year, Goldman Sachs said in a note that lower monthly inflation prints after the oil shock fades and further labor market softening will likely be needed for Fed rate cuts this year."We now expect it to take a bit longer to meet that bar," the investment bank said while pushing back the final two rate cuts in its forecast to December 2026 and March 2027.US Treasury yields were mostly down, with the 10-year steady to slightly lower at 4.47%.The two-year slipped 1.5 basis points to 3.98%.Meanwhile, in its closely watched Oil Market Report, the International Energy Agency said the loss of Persian Gulf supply is depleting global inventories at a record pace. Inventories fell by 129 million barrels per day in March and by 117 million bpd in April, though rising output from producers outside of the Gulf is helping to ease the supply shock."With Hormuz tanker traffic still restricted, cumulative supply losses from Gulf producers already exceed 1 billion barrels with more than 14 mb/d of oil now shut in, an unprecedented supply shock," the agency said.Nevertheless, West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell 0.9% to $101.29, and Brent crude futures declined 1.8% to $105.81.In precious metals, gold futures rose 0.3% to $4,696.2, and silver futures jumped 3.1% to $88.27.

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International

US Equity Markets Mixed Amid Gains in Tech Stocks Despite Hot Producer Data

US equity indexes were mixed on Wednesday after technology stocks led major gains and a hotter-than-anticipated producer price inflation data was reported.* Among the top 10 companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, implying a significant sway over indexes, seven were from technology and communication services. In the S&P 500, ON Semiconductor (ON) was among the top outperformers. Nasdaq's leader was Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Nvidia (NVDA) was the second-biggest gainer on the Dow.* The US Producer Price Index rose 1.4% in April from a 0.7% gain in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, beating the 0.5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.* June West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $0.96 to settle at $101.22 per barrel, while July Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $1.97 at $105.80.* Ford Motor (F) shares were up roughly 13% after Morgan Stanley said the company had a "fairly high likelihood" of signing energy-storage solutions supply agreements with large commercial customers, including hyperscalers, in the next few months.* Palantir Technologies (PLTR) stock was down 4.4% after the company's external staff and other consultants were provided unrestricted entry to identifiable medical records by the UK's National Health Service, according to a Financial Times report on Tuesday, citing an internal briefing note.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed as Communication Services, Tech Gains Offset Impact of Hot Producer Prices

US equity indexes were mixed ahead of Wednesday's close as communication services and technology topped sector charts, while producer prices grew at the fastest annual pace in four years.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1% to 49,707.1, trading off session lows. The Nasdaq jumped 1.3% to 26,435.3, and the S&P 500 climbed 0.7% to 7,452.8 in the final leg of trading. Utilities, financials, real estate, and industrials declined. In a broadly positive tape, communication services, technology, and consumer discretionary were among the top gainers.Of the top 10 companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, implying a significant sway over indexes, seven were from technology and communication services. Nasdaq's leaders included Marvell Technology (MRVL), Arm (ARM), and Micron Technology (MU). In the S&P 500, ON Semiconductor (ON) and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) were among the biggest outperformers. Nvidia (NVDA) and Cisco (CSCO) were in the top five gainers on the Dow.In economic news, the US Producer Price Index soared 1.4% month-over-month in April from a 0.7% gain in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The print beat the 0.5% increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey. After excluding food and energy prices, core PPI surged 1.0% from 0.2%, above the 0.3% advance anticipated.Year-over-year, PPI soared 6.0% in April while core PPI catapulted 5.2%, both above their respective March rates and the strongest readings since December 2022.A hotter-than-expected PPI, coupled with Tuesday's larger-than-expected rise in the consumer price index, underscores not only the price impact already realized but the "additional inflationary pressures still coming down the pipeline," according to a Stifel note.US Treasury yields were mostly lower, with the 10-year steady at 4.47% while the two-year slipped 1.5 basis points to 3.98%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Tech Stocks Gain Late Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher late Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.2% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 2.9%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 2.9%.In corporate news, Apple (AAPL) is exploring avenues to better integrate AI agents into its App Store, The Information reported. Apple shares rose 1.6%.Wolfspeed (WOLF) shares surged past 18% after Citrini Research reportedly highlighted the company's position in the AI space.Nvidia (NVDA) Chief Executive Jensen Huang joined President Donald Trump on his visit to Beijing, a last-minute addition that has raised expectations of progress in stalled talks over the company's H200 AI chip sales to China, Reuters reported. Nvidia shares gained 2.5%.Amazon-backed (AMZN) Anthropic is in early discussions with investors to raise at least $30 billion in new funding at a valuation exceeding $900 billion, Bloomberg reported. Amazon shares rose 1.8%.

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Equities Mostly Rise Intraday Amid Tech Boost, With Trump's China Visit in Focus
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Equities Mostly Rise Intraday Amid Tech Boost, With Trump's China Visit in Focus

US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher intraday as several key technology stocks advanced, while President Donald Trump landed in China for a high-stakes state visit.The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.2% at 26,405.4 after midday Wednesday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 7,448.4. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3% to 49,616.8. Among sectors, communication services paced the gainers, followed by tech, while utilities saw the steepest decline.Chipmaking giant Nvidia's (NVDA) shares were up 2.7%, the second-best performer on the Dow. Other major tech stocks Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), and Cisco Systems (CSCO) were also in the green. Cisco is scheduled to report its latest quarterly financial results after the closing bell Wednesday.On Semiconductor (ON) shares jumped 10% intraday, the second-biggest gainer on the S&P 500.Trump reportedly arrived in Beijing Wednesday for a highly anticipated meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping."The trip underscores the stakes for chips, tech, and the (artificial intelligence) supply chain highlighted by Nvidia's most advanced chips, which (have) faced a series of tightening US export restrictions on China sales," Wedbush Securities said in note.Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang, Apple's Tim Cook, and Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk are accompanying Trump on the visit, along with other top US tech executives, according to media reports."We believe that this summit will prove 'constructive' as it keeps the conversation focused on reopening channels where possible rather than allowing the relationship to drift into a more permanent Cold War dynamic that would ultimately slow AI diffusion and cloud monetization on both sides," Wedbush said.US Treasury yields were mixed intraday, with the 10-year rate up 1.1 basis points at 4.48% and the two-year rate little changed at 4%.In economic news, US producer prices in April rose at the fastest pace in four years as broad-based increases in services and goods signaled intensifying inflation pressures, official data showed."On the heels of yesterday's disappointing (consumer price index) results, the April producer price report flags intense inflation pressure in the pipeline," BMO Capital Markets said in a note. "Look for another heated consumer inflation report in May, and not solely due to costlier gasoline, as price pressures stemming from the Iran war are bleeding into other sectors of the economy."West Texas Intermediate crude was down 0.3% at $101.84 a barrel intraday, while Brent fell 1.5% to $106.21.The International Energy Agency forecast a sharper decline in global oil demand this year than previously expected as the Middle East conflict drives up energy prices."More than 10 weeks after the war in the Middle East began, mounting supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz are depleting global oil inventories at a record pace," according to the report.Separately, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries reduced its global oil demand growth outlook for 2026, but upgraded its projection for next year.Trump recently rejected Iran's counteroffer to end the war, though a fragile ceasefire between the two countries still holds. Trump recently told reporters that "we have Iran very much under control.""That control, however, does not extend to the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed with both Iran and the US maintaining naval blockades," Saxo Bank said in a report Wednesday.In company news, Wix.com (WIX) logged a larger-than-expected annual decline in its first-quarter earnings, while the Israeli web development platform maintained its full-year outlook. The company's US-listed shares tanked nearly 26% intraday.Gold was up 0.4% at $4,705.80 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 4.8% to $89.69 per ounce.

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Sector Update: Tech Stocks Gain Wednesday Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 1.1% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) climbing 3.5%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 3%.In corporate news, Nvidia (NVDA) Chief Executive Jensen Huang joined President Donald Trump on his visit to Beijing, a last-minute addition that has raised expectations of progress in stalled talks over the company's H200 AI chip sales to China, Reuters reported. Nvidia shares gained 2.4%.Amazon-backed (AMZN) Anthropic is in early discussions with investors to raise at least $30 billion in new funding at a valuation exceeding $900 billion, Bloomberg reported. Amazon shares rose 1.4%.Microsoft's (MSFT) LinkedIn is cutting workers in a move that will impact a range of job functions, including engineering, product and marketing, Bloomberg reported, citing a memo from LinkedIn Chief Executive Daniel Shapero to employees. Microsoft shares were down 0.9%.

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US Equity Indexes Mixed Amid Hot Producer Prices, Tech Gains

US equity indexes traded mixed after midday Wednesday as a hot producer price inflation print failed to restrain technology bulls.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2% to 49,596.1, while the Nasdaq jumped 1.2% to 26,409.3 and the S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to 7,445.5. Utilities, financials, and real estate led the decliners. Communication services, consumer discretionary, and technology were among the top gainers.Of the top 10 companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, implying a significant sway over indexes, seven were from technology and communication services. In the S&P 500, ON Semiconductor (ON) was among the top outperformers. Nasdaq's leader was Marvell Technology (MRVL), and Nvidia (NVDA) was the second-biggest gainer on the Dow.Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang joined President Trump on his visit to Beijing, a last-minute addition that has raised expectations of progress in stalled talks over H200 AI chip sales to China, Reuters reported Wednesday.Cantor Fitzgerald adjusted its price target for ON Semiconductor to $100 from $95 while maintaining its neutral rating.In economic news, the US Producer Price Index jumped 1.4% in April from a 0.7% gain in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, beating the 0.5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. After excluding food and energy prices, core PPI surged 1.0% from 0.2%, above the 0.3% advance anticipated.Year-over-year, PPI soared 6.0% in April while core PPI catapulted 5.2%, both above their respective March rates and the strongest readings since December 2022.A hotter-than-expected PPI, coupled with Tuesday's larger-than-expected rise in the consumer price index, underscores not only the price impact already realized, but the additional inflationary pressures still coming down the pipeline, according to a Stifel note."As the administration continues to work for a resolution to the conflict, even with a nearer-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or a restoration of global oil supply and flows, given the lag time between oil and gas prices, the brunt of the price pressure may still be felt in the coming months," Lindsey Piegza, Stifel's chief economist, said in the note.Meanwhile, in its closely watched Oil Market Report, the International Energy Agency said the loss of Persian Gulf supply is depleting global inventories at a record pace. Inventories fell by 129 million barrels per day in March and by 117 million bpd in April, though rising output from producers outside of the Gulf is helping to ease the supply shock."With Hormuz tanker traffic still restricted, cumulative supply losses from Gulf producers already exceed 1 billion barrels with more than 14 mb/d of oil now shut in, an unprecedented supply shock," the agency said.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures slipped 0.3% to $101.90, and Brent crude futures declined 1.5% to $106.19.US Treasury yields were mixed, with the 10-year up one basis point to 4.48%. The two-year rate was steady at 3.99%.In precious metals, gold futures rose 0.5% to $4,711.1, and silver futures jumped 5% to $89.84.

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Sector Update: Tech

Tech stocks were higher Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) rising 0.9% and the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gaining 3.2%.The Philadelphia Semiconductor index added 2.5%.In corporate news, Nvidia (NVDA) Chief Executive Jensen Huang joined President Donald Trump on his visit to Beijing, a last-minute addition that has raised expectations of progress in stalled talks over the company's H200 AI chip sales to China, Reuters reported. Nvidia shares gained 2.9%.

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US Semiconductor Sector Set for AI-Driven Acceleration, BofA Says

US semiconductor companies are on track for faster AI-driven sales growth and stronger returns this year as spending on AI infrastructure accelerates, BofA Securities said Wednesday in a report.BofA raised its 2030 estimate for the AI data-center systems market to $1.7 trillion from $1.4 trillion, reflecting a stronger outlook for AI-related capital spending.Despite investor concerns about whether elevated capital expenditures can last, BofA said the near term still looks constructive as companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, along with expected IPO activity, support a healthier demand backdrop.The sector may also see efficiency gains in 2027 as new compute and memory architectures roll out, the report said.Memory demand is expected to continue outpacing supply as AI projects scale up, with pricing likely to remain firm, the report said. BofA lifted Micron Technology's (MU) price target to $950 from $500, citing a "much stronger midterm pricing outlook."For top pick Nvidia (NVDA), BofA raised its price target to $320 from $300, pointing to upcoming catalysts including earnings, the Computex trade show and a potential new CPU launch.BofA increased Marvell Technology's (MRVL) price target to $200 from $125, citing strong optics demand tied to AI buildouts and momentum in custom silicon.The firm raised Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) price target to $500 from $450, citing recent CPU strength and potential catalysts at the company's July analyst day, along with more data-center opportunities.For Broadcom (AVGO), BofA said recent frame contracts with Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google and Meta Platforms (META) help lock in 2027 demand, with potential upside to the consensus estimate of $110 billion in AI sales.Price: $794.01, Change: $+27.43, Percent Change: +3.58%

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