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US Indices Snap Losing Streak as Semiconductor Stocks Rebound
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq ended a three-day decline as investors returned to semiconductor and AI-related stocks.
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US stock indices closed the first half of the year at record highs, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 116.17 points to 52,298.91. The S&P 500 gained 0.75% to 7,498.38, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.45% to 26,194.76. Tech stocks like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel saw significant gains, with the VanEck Semiconductor ETF rising 3% on the day, leading to over 81% gains in H1 2026.
The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq ended a three-day decline as investors returned to semiconductor and AI-related stocks.
Read the full storyProfit-taking in semiconductor stocks drives a defensive shift toward established value components within the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Reflecting a significant divergence within the tech sector, major US indices closed in positive territory as mega-cap strength outweighed localized weakness.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new all-time high of 52,905 last week, marking a 17% recovery from its yearly lows.
US stocks rallied on the last day of H1 2026, with the Dow up 116 points and Nasdaq gaining 1.45%, powered by a surge in semiconductor shares.