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• U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday as investors increased holdings in technology shares and responded positively to potential diplomatic progress. • Despite ongoing air attacks between the U.S. and Iran, officials report that both nations are exchanging messages regarding a memorandum based on a recent political understanding. • The market rebound reflects a growing risk appetite, though analysts like BNY's Bob Savage warn that geopolitical and energy-market risks remain elevated.

• US stocks declined as semiconductor shares experienced extended losses following a recent rally, dragging the Nasdaq lower. • Major chipmakers including Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Broadcom led the market downturn, pushing indices toward a weekly loss. • The decline was exacerbated by stronger-than-expected jobs data, which increased investor expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain a tighter monetary policy.

• Wall Street saw mixed results as the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a record high, driven by investor optimism regarding easing tensions in Iran. • Gains on the Nasdaq were limited by a chip sector selloff following weak financial results from Broadcom. • Economic concerns persist as the market reacts to rising jobless claims and a wave of AI-driven layoffs.