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Technology 7 February 2026

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

Semiconductor names in the U.S. surged Friday, driving the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index up 5.7% to close at 8,048.6. Nvidia popped 7.87% to $185.41, Advanced Micro Devices tacked on 8.28% to finish at $208.44, and Broadcom ended up 7.22% at $332.92. Intel moved up 4.87% to $50.59.
Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia stock jumps nearly 8% as Big Tech AI spending bets lift chipmakers and Dow tops 50,000

Nvidia rallied 7.8% Friday, pushing chipmakers higher and sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average past 50,000 for the first time. The PHLX semiconductor index tacked on 5.7%. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 8.3%, Broadcom added 7.1%. Amazon, meanwhile, slid 5.6% after issuing a cautious spending outlook. “There’s enough evidence that there’s real demand for AI products,” said Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird.
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