U.S. stocks rose sharply, led by chipmakers like Broadcom on AI-driven optimism and a strong earnings outlook. Microsoft fell after announcing job cuts, while investors remained cautious about Fed policy. Markets are now focused on upcoming earnings and Fed minutes for direction amid elevated rate uncertainty.

(Bloomberg) -- A rebound in chipmakers lifted stocks as dip buyers emerged amid speculation that the artificial-intelligence trade that has powered the bull market has more room…

(Bloomberg) -- A rally in several technology powerhouses lifted stocks amid speculation that the artificial-intelligence trade that has powered the bull market has more room to…

U.S. stocks rose sharply, led by chipmakers like Broadcom on AI-driven optimism and a strong earnings outlook. Microsoft fell after announcing job cuts, while investors remained…

The Nasdaq gained 1.12 per cent while the S&P 500 climbed 0.72 per cent to end the session at 7,537.43 points. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Broadcom's 48% revenue growth and $10.8B in AI chip sales weren't enough to satisfy a market that had priced in perfection ahead of Q2 earnings.