US stocks today: US stocks end modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters

US stocks ended mixed as AI-driven optimism supported markets but was offset by rising geopolitical tensions and oil prices. Small-cap and semiconductor stocks gained, while software lagged. Alphabet’s massive AI funding plan and Marvell’s rally highlighted ongoing AI momentum, even as inflation fears and rate hike concerns kept investors cautious.

from Economic Times https://ift.tt/Ax2XNRi