US stocks ended slightly higher as markets reacted to mixed corporate earnings and shifting geopolitical signals around Iran peace talks. S&P 500 and Dow rose, while Nvidia and Walmart fell on cautious outlooks. Quantum computing stocks surged after major US government investment, and manufacturing activity hit a four-year high.

Wall Street indexes jumped over 1% led by tech and semiconductor rally ahead of Nvidia earnings. Target fell on weak outlook. Airlines gained as oil dropped. Fed minutes signaled…

Dow returned to above the 50k level, although equity futures pulled back after hours as NVIDIA shares slipped post-earnings despite beating on the top and bottom lines.

US stocks ended slightly higher as markets reacted to mixed corporate earnings and shifting geopolitical signals around Iran peace talks. S&P 500 and Dow rose, while Nvidia and…