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S&P 500 hits record high as traders await crucial Nvidia earnings report
The S&P 500 rose on Wednesday, hitting a record closing high as investors awaited Nvidia’s earnings report.
The index closed 0.24% higher at 6,481.40, while the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average also reported gains.
Nvidia shares, comprising about 8% of the S&P 500, saw minimal movement ahead of the report.
Market attention persists despite political tensions, such as President Trump’s dismissal of Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook.
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Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist at U.S. Bank Asset Management, noted that falling interest rates and positive earnings trends suggest a risk-on attitude among investors.
Despite a lackluster trading day prior, some companies like MongoDB and Okta experienced significant gains, attributed to rising AI demand.
Nvidia is poised to either boost or hinder the market rally as it releases its earnings report, given its history of meeting or exceeding expectations.
