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Technology and AI stocks drove the Nasdaq to an all-time high as oil prices hovered near $100 a barrel amid Middle East tensions.

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Advanced Micro Devices reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion for the first time on Monday, becoming the 14th U.S. company to achieve that valuation. AMD shares rose to $559.82, an increase of approximately 2.7%, as investors continued to favor semiconductor companies and other businesses linked to artificial intelligence. The milestone came during a broad rally in technology stocks. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.3% to 27,122.09, closing at a record high and surpassing its previous closing record of 27,093.90. Shares of chip manufacturers, software companies, hyperscalers, and other firms associated with the AI trade advanced during the session. An exchange-traded fund tracking the so-called Magnificent Seven technology companies also reached a record high. Several factors supported the market’s risk appetite. Oil prices and bond yields declined, easing pressure on growth-oriented stocks. Investors were also optimistic about upcoming discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, which could influence expectations for trade relations and global economic conditions. AMD’s valuation milestone highlights the strength of investor enthusiasm for artificial-intelligence infrastructure and advanced computing. It also places the company among a select group of the largest publicly traded U.S. businesses. However, the move reflects market expectations as well as current operating performance, meaning the stock may remain sensitive to changes in AI demand, semiconductor competition, interest rates, and broader market sentiment.

China, Hong Kong, and South Korean markets advanced ahead of an upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Officials discussed a new channel for communicating about artificial intelligence safety.

U.S. stock indexes were positioned to open higher as easing oil prices and a continuing technology-sector rally offset broader market caution. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite all showed gains in pre-market indications, with tech shares extending their recent advance. Crude benchmarks pulled back after a midweek surge tied to Middle East supply concerns, as reports indicated Saudi Arabia was working to restore roughly half the capacity of its damaged East-West pipeline within days. Brent crude settled near $103.87 a barrel, down about 0.9%, while West Texas Intermediate fell 1.6% to around $100.30. The pipeline disruption had briefly pushed prices toward $110 earlier in the week after attacks attributed to Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, raising fears of tighter global supply. Market participants also weighed elevated Treasury yields, with the 10-year note topping 5%, a level that typically pressures equities by increasing borrowing costs and discount rates for future earnings. Despite that headwind, the S&P 500 managed a modest advance, gaining 12.74 points to 7,650.50, while the Nasdaq rose 104.25 points to 26,522.55, supported by strength in AI-related chip names. The Dow slipped slightly, down 95.40 points to 51,682.64, as energy and financials weighed on the index. Analysts noted that supply fears were tempered by Saudi Arabia's efforts to reroute exports via the Strait of Hormuz and arrange ship-to-ship transfers, helping stabilize sentiment. Overall, the session reflected a market balancing inflation worries, geopolitical risk, and resilient tech demand.

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Nasdaq will begin trading US stocks for nearly 23 hours a day from 6 December, adding a new overnight session from 9pm to 4am ET, as the exchange races to compete with round-the-clock crypto and tokenised markets and with investors abroad clamouring for access.View on euronews

Financial disclosures show how much Trump loves tech stocks.

U.S. stock markets finished a strong week with most shares rising, but weakness in technology companies prevented major indexes from reaching their peak potential. The mixed results reflect a rotation away from mega-cap tech stocks toward other sectors.

E Fund HK listed the first ETF tracking the HKEX Tech 100 Index, offering Hong Kong-dollar exposure to six technology and innovation themes.

NEW YORK - U.S. stocks ended Monday with mixed results as falling oil prices provided some relief to investors while

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors returned to technology stocks, which continue to benefit from the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) supercycle. At 9.10 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.50 points to 1,691.13 from last week’s close of 1,683.63. The key index had opened 6.76 points up at 1,690.39. Market breadth was positive, with gainers leading losers 349 to 160. A total of 273 counters were unchanged, 1,915 untraded and 36 suspended. Turnover stood at 539.66 million shares worth RM217.18 million. Malacca […]

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