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Sign InReflecting market resilience against external disruptions, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 139.02 points to reach 52,487.41. Micron Technology led the semiconductor sector's gains with a 7.2% increase, helping offset concerns stemming from renewed military tensions. According to reports, technical talks between the United States and Iran continued despite the occurrence of reciprocal military strikes between the two parties.
This strong performance in the chip sector comes as major companies maintain momentum, with NVIDIA (NVDA) closing at $202.78 and TSM at $436.96 per market data on July 9, 2026. Compared to previous quarter results, the semiconductor industry continues to benefit from surging AI demand, evidenced by the price stability of peers like AMD, which stood at $517.41 as of the July 8, 2026 close.
Monitoring recent price levels, Micron (MU) stood at $991.64 and Intel (INTC) at $110.24 (at close July 9 and July 8, 2026, respectively). Traders are currently watching easing oil prices which have supported market sentiment, alongside any political developments that could impact global supply chains, especially given the persistent geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.