Dow Inches Up After Hours; Nvidia’s AI Move Keeps Wall Street Near Highs
Dow closes up 44.70 points to 51,076.85 as Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip news lifts tech stocks; S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rise. Oil prices jump to $94.98 on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, capping broader gains. Factory activity grows for a fifth month, complicating Fed rate outlook. Market breadth remains narrow, with most advances in tech and AI. Investors await Friday’s jobs report and the Fed’s June meeting.