Stock Market Gains Pace Ahead, as Nvidia Earnings Beat Eases Worry About Ai Demand
Nasdaq futures are leading gains for the Dow and S&P 500 as investors dig into Nvidia's quarterly earnings report, which signaled plenty of scope for growth and eased worries about deep-seated AI demand. The results initially met a muted response, but Nvidia's stock has recovered to close premarket 2.6% higher after beating analysts' expectations on top and bottom lines for the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, investors are scrutinizing President Trump's latest escalation of tariff threats, as trade-war uncertainty dogs markets already worried about cracks in the US economy.
- The market's reaction to Nvidia's earnings beat may be seen as a signal that investors are shifting their focus towards growth areas like AI and technology, potentially mitigating some of the concerns surrounding the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100.
- How will the ongoing uncertainty around trade tensions and President Trump's tariff policies impact the broader market trends and investor sentiment in the coming weeks?