S&P 500 Hits Record High Amid U.S.-China Trade Optimism; Chip Stocks Lead Rally
Wall Street extended its rally as the S&P 500 closed above 6,800 for the first time, fueled by Optimism over a potential U.S.-China trade deal. The index rose 1.2% to 6,875.16, while the Nasdaq gained 1.9% to 23,637.46, driven by strength in chipmakers like Nvidia and Broadcom.
Semiconductor stocks outperformed as the sector rebounded from trade-related pressures. Advanced Micro Devices added to gains after announcing a supercomputing partnership with the U.S. government. The rally lacked breadth, however, with rare earth miners declining sharply.