President Donald Trump's boost to AI demand hopes is outweighing fresh tariff threats on China and the EU, as earnings season rolls on.

S&P 500 futures ( ES=F) slipped roughly 0.2%, coming off a three-day win streak that saw the benchmark index close Wednesday on the cusp of setting a new all-time high. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures ( YM=F) traded broadly flat with a record still within reach.

Wall Street closed higher, with the S&P 500 index scoring an all-time high. Blowout Netflix results and plans for $500b AI investment fuel gains.

A rally in big tech and a batch of earnings from corporate heavyweights drove stocks toward a record close in a continuation of the surge fueled by the strength of Corporate America.

Market surges on AI Stargate initiative & strong earnings. S&P 500 hits record high of 6,100 points, led by tech giants & semiconductor stocks.

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The S&P 500 climbed to 6,100 for the first time during Wednesday's session. Traders cheered strong earnings and an AI initiative Trump announced on Tuesday.

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Netflix, Oracle, and Nvidia lead gains as S&P 500 reaches an all-time high. Explore the drivers behind this rally and what it means for US stock markets today.

S&P 500 and Dow Jones continued to advance, boosted by strong earnings reports. President Trump announces major AI investment drive called Stargate. The Dow Jones has risen approximately 6% since January 13, and is approaching overbought territory on the RSI. Time for a pause?

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