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NASDAQ:NVDA News 2 January 2026 - 4 January 2026

Nvidia stock starts 2026 higher as chipmakers rebound — what investors watch next for NVDA

Nvidia stock starts 2026 higher as chipmakers rebound — what investors watch next for NVDA

Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $188.85 Friday, outperforming a flat Nasdaq as chip stocks rallied. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 4%. An SEC filing showed Nvidia officer Donald F. Robertson Jr plans to sell up to 80,000 shares worth about $14.9 million. Investors are watching for Nvidia’s CES 2026 presentation and its next earnings report on February 25.
4 January 2026
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Chip stocks brace for Monday after U.S. strikes Venezuela — three scenarios to watch

Chip stocks brace for Monday after U.S. strikes Venezuela — three scenarios to watch

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolas Maduro. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose 4% Friday, but investors are watching oil and bond markets for fallout. Venezuela’s PDVSA oil operations reported no damage, though the port of La Guaira was badly hit. The U.N. Security Council will meet Monday to discuss the U.S. action.
4 January 2026
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US strike on Venezuela: 3 ways Nvidia and other AI stocks could react when markets reopen

US strike on Venezuela: 3 ways Nvidia and other AI stocks could react when markets reopen

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation that cut power in parts of Caracas. Venezuela’s oil exports have halted, with no tankers loading at the main Jose port, sources told Reuters. AI-related U.S. stocks are under pressure as traders weigh oil disruption and interest-rate risks. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel Friday.
3 January 2026
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Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

Dow, S&P 500 snap losing streak as chip and AI stocks kick off 2026 with a rally

The Dow rose 0.7% and the S&P 500 gained 0.2% on the first trading day of 2026, led by a 4% jump in semiconductor stocks. The Nasdaq slipped, dragged by declines in Tesla after weak delivery data and losses in big tech. Baidu surged 15% after its AI chip unit filed for a Hong Kong listing. President Trump delayed tariff hikes on some furniture and cabinets for a year.
3 January 2026
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Big Tech stocks end first session of 2026 mixed as Tesla slides on deliveries, chips rebound

Big Tech stocks end first session of 2026 mixed as Tesla slides on deliveries, chips rebound

Tesla dropped 2.6% after reporting an 8.6% annual fall in deliveries, while Nvidia rose 1.2% as chip stocks rallied. The Dow gained 0.66%, the S&P 500 added 0.19%, and the Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Treasury yields climbed, with the 10-year at 4.191%. Investors await next week’s U.S. labor-market data after delays from the government shutdown.
3 January 2026
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Nvidia stock today: NVDA closes higher as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what investors watch next week

Nvidia stock today: NVDA closes higher as chip rally kicks off 2026 — what investors watch next week

Nvidia shares closed up 1.2% at $188.85 Friday, leading gains among U.S. chipmakers as the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rose 4%. An SEC filing showed Nvidia officer Donald Robertson filed to sell up to 80,000 shares under a prearranged plan. Investors are watching for Nvidia’s CES appearance Jan. 5 and key U.S. jobs data next week.
3 January 2026
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Nvidia stock rises to start 2026 — and traders are already eyeing Jensen Huang’s CES stage

Nvidia stock rises to start 2026 — and traders are already eyeing Jensen Huang’s CES stage

Nvidia shares closed up 1.26% at $188.85 Friday, outperforming the broader market as chip stocks led gains. An SEC filing showed officer Donald Robertson Jr. plans to sell up to 80,000 shares, valued at about $14.92 million, under a pre-set trading plan. CEO Jensen Huang is set to appear at CES on Monday. Investors are watching for updates on Nvidia’s AI products and upcoming U.S. economic data.
3 January 2026
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U.S. attack on Venezuela: Trump says Maduro captured; what to watch for stocks next week

U.S. attack on Venezuela: Trump says Maduro captured; what to watch for stocks next week

President Donald Trump said U.S. forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolas Maduro; Caracas declared a national emergency and reported civilian casualties. Wall Street closed mixed Friday, with the Dow up 0.66%, S&P 500 up 0.19%, and Nasdaq down 0.03%. Oil prices slipped despite the escalation. Venezuela has not confirmed Maduro’s capture.
3 January 2026
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US stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 edges up as Nvidia leads chip rally; Tesla falls

US stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 edges up as Nvidia leads chip rally; Tesla falls

The Dow rose 311.99 points to 48,383.22, snapping a four-day losing streak, while the Nasdaq slipped 5.30 points to 23,236.69. Chipmakers and industrials rallied, with Intel up 6.7% after hours. Tesla deliveries fell to 1.64 million in 2025, missing estimates, as BYD outsold Tesla annually for the first time. Trump delayed higher tariffs on furniture imports, sending related stocks higher.
2 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow jumps 312 points as chip stocks and industrials lift Wall Street into 2026

Dow Jones today: Dow jumps 312 points as chip stocks and industrials lift Wall Street into 2026

The Dow climbed 311.99 points to 48,383.22, snapping a four-day slide as chipmakers and industrials led gains. The S&P 500 edged up 0.18%, while the Nasdaq slipped 0.02%. Tesla shares fell after a second consecutive annual sales drop. Furniture stocks rose after President Trump delayed tariffs on household imports for another year.
2 January 2026
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Nvidia stock rises as chipmakers rally into 2026; NVDA traders eye CES and earnings

Nvidia stock rises as chipmakers rally into 2026; NVDA traders eye CES and earnings

Nvidia shares rose 1.1% to $188.50 in late U.S. trading Friday, leading a semiconductor rally as the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index climbed 3.5%. AMD, Intel, and Taiwan Semiconductor also advanced. Investors are watching CEO Jensen Huang’s CES appearance next week and Nvidia’s Feb. 25 earnings report. Treasury yields rose, pressuring high-valuation tech stocks.
2 January 2026
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Stock market today: Dow steadies as chip stocks jump, Tesla drops in Wall Street’s 2026 opener

Stock market today: Dow steadies as chip stocks jump, Tesla drops in Wall Street’s 2026 opener

Nvidia and Micron surged, with chips leading U.S. stocks in early 2026 trading, while Tesla fell 2.4% after reporting a second straight annual delivery drop and losing its EV sales lead to BYD. The Dow rose 0.1%, but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped. Investors watched for jobs and inflation data due next week. Wayfair and RH jumped after Trump delayed furniture tariffs.
2 January 2026
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Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq start 2026 higher as tech rebounds; Intuit sinks on co-founder sale

Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq start 2026 higher as tech rebounds; Intuit sinks on co-founder sale

U.S. stocks opened 2026 higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.38% and the Nasdaq gaining 0.75% by midmorning, led by large technology shares. Intuit dropped 5.3% after a filing showed co-founder Scott Cook sold $50 million in stock. Nvidia and Broadcom rose, while furniture retailers gained after President Trump delayed some tariffs. European and Asian markets also advanced; oil fell over 1%.
2 January 2026
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CoreWeave stock jumps nearly 9% today as Nvidia-led tech rebound lifts AI infrastructure names

CoreWeave stock jumps nearly 9% today as Nvidia-led tech rebound lifts AI infrastructure names

CoreWeave shares jumped 8.6% to $77.76 in morning trading Friday, outpacing the Nasdaq’s 0.75% gain as tech stocks rebounded. About 8.6 million shares changed hands after the stock opened at $73.90 and swung between $72.95 and $77.76. Investors focused on next week’s U.S. labor-market data and interest rate outlook for high-growth stocks.
2 January 2026
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IBM’s 2026 quantum milestone puts IonQ and Nvidia back on investors’ radar

IBM’s 2026 quantum milestone puts IonQ and Nvidia back on investors’ radar

IBM aims to demonstrate “quantum advantage” in 2026, a milestone closely watched by investors. Shares of IBM and IonQ fell about 1.4% and 1.5% Friday morning, while Nvidia rose 1.9%. Zacks and Motley Fool both highlighted IBM, IonQ, and Nvidia as key quantum computing stocks for 2026. Most companies in the sector remain unprofitable as funding and interest build.
2 January 2026
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Wall Street starts 2026 higher as Nasdaq leads, Tesla deliveries drop and jobs data looms

Wall Street starts 2026 higher as Nasdaq leads, Tesla deliveries drop and jobs data looms

U.S. stocks opened higher Friday, with the Nasdaq leading gains as technology shares rallied. Tesla reported a second consecutive annual drop in deliveries, falling to 1.64 million vehicles in 2025 from 1.79 million in 2024. Investors are watching for January jobs data, inflation figures, and the start of earnings season. London’s FTSE 100 briefly topped 10,000 for the first time.
2 January 2026
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AI stocks rally today as Nvidia seeks more H200 chips; AMD and Micron lead early gains

AI stocks rally today as Nvidia seeks more H200 chips; AMD and Micron lead early gains

Nvidia shares climbed 2.9% after reports it asked TSMC to boost H200 chip production, with Chinese firms ordering over 2 million units for 2026, far above current inventory. Chip stocks surged, with AMD up 5.5%, Micron 7.8%, and TSMC 4.7%. Baidu’s AI chip unit confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing; Baidu shares jumped 12.5%. China has not yet approved H200 shipments.
2 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

Semiconductor stocks surge as AI capex stays high; Nvidia and AMD lead into next week

7 February 2026
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.7% to 8,048.6 on Friday, with Nvidia up 7.87% and AMD rising 8.28%. The surge followed new forecasts showing global chip sales could hit $1 trillion in 2026. Amazon expects a 50% increase in capital spending this year, fueling demand for chips. The Dow Jones crossed 50,000, helped by gains in chipmakers.
Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
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