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Stocks Rally With Futures Higher After State of the Union and Trade Policy Headlines

U.S. stock futures climbed modestly on February 25, 2026, as markets digested the State of the Union address and braced for key earnings from Nvidia and others. Traders reacted positively to pro-economic rhetoric and confirmed global tariff levels, while optimism in chip and software names supported futures gains. Amid this backdrop, investors took selective positions in tech and industrial ETFs, balancing trade uncertainty with earnings anticipation.

Bullish Memory Chip Stocks Lead S&P 500 Performers Amid AI Boom

Memory-focused companies such as Sandisk, Western Digital, and Seagate showed significant gains in U.S. markets as AI-driven demand continues to reshape sector valuations. Investors are reallocating capital toward memory and semiconductor stocks benefiting from heightened data center and AI hardware needs, even as broader market performance was mixed.

Advanced Micro Devices Beats Earnings Yet Sees Heavy Stock Loss

Advanced Micro Devices reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results on Feb. 4, 2026, surpassing consensus forecasts on both revenue and earnings per share. Despite the positive financial performance and upbeat guidance, AMD’s shares plunged more than 13% as investors engaged in profit-taking following significant prior gains in 2026. Analysts weighed in on the stock’s near-term outlook, balancing robust demand in data center and AI-related segments with concerns over valuation and broader market volatility.

Wall Street Ends Week Higher as Chipmakers Rally and Earnings Season Opens

U.S. equity markets climbed on Friday, with major indexes ending the week on a positive note as semiconductor stocks led the gains and the fourth-quarter corporate earnings season kicked off. Investors welcomed strong earnings reports and upbeat guidance from key technology and financial names, helping the broad market shake off earlier volatility and signaling continued confidence in AI-led demand and bank sector performance.