Fed commentary could give a further shot in the arm to AI names that have been market leaders, but the broader semiconductor sector still faces challenges and skepticism.

Shares traded to their lows below $20 and near their tangible value weeks ago after the company missed its earnings targets and lowered its outlook for 2025. Still, funds from the CHIPs act and a management team that is dedicated to bringing chip manufacturing to the United States have bolstered shares of late.

Investors favor blue-chip stocks for security, consistent growth opportunities, and market resilience. Thus, fundamentally sound blue-chip stocks Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), and Alphabet (GOOGL) could be attractive buys for steady returns amid uncertainties.

The Fed's big half-point rate cut could start a melt-up in U.S. stocks, strategist Ed Yardeni says. Read more here.

U.S. stock indexes are hanging near their all-time highs in quiet trading on Monday. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher in early trading, coming off its fifth winning week in the last six, and flitting around its record set on Thursday.

U.S. stock indexes are hanging near their all-time highs in quiet trading. The S&P 500 was up 0.1% in early trading Monday. The benchmark index is coming off its fifth winning week in the last six, and is approaching its record set on Thursday.