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US stock index futures climbed as chip stocks extended their AI-fueled rally, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.7% and AMD surging 130% year-to-date in 2026.

Wall Street's major indexes saw gains on Thursday, with technology shares spearheading the advance. Optimism surrounding a potential Middle East peace deal helped to overshadow…