Stocks are getting a boost from a rebound in chipmakers at the beginning of a week where major technology earnings reports will determine if recent market volatility persists or if momentum returns. US oil prices, however, swung between gains and losses due to ongoing US-Iran risks.
Nasdaq 100 futures rose by 0.8%, ending a three-day losing streak, while S&P 500 contracts climbed 0.4%. An exchange-traded fund tracking chipmakers saw a 2% increase in premarket trading. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. also rallied in Hong Kong after it previewed its latest flagship artificial-intelligence model.
The article was authored by Andre Janse Van Vuuren and Levin Stamm, and was published on July 19, 2026, at 10:10 PM UTC, with an update on July 20, 2026, at 12:16 PM UTC.
