Nasdaq Futures Rise on Bullish Nvidia Sales Growth: Markets Wrap
Nasdaq futures rose 1% following a blowout quarterly report from Nvidia Corp. The chipmaker's sales growth and positive outlook spurred a rally in technology stocks and renewed confidence in the artificial-intelligence trade. Nvidia shares jumped 4% after the release, contributing to a rise in Dow Jones futures and a third consecutive day of gains for some Asian stocks. Wall Street analysts responded to the results by hiking their price targets for the company.
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- ✓ Nasdaq futures rose 1% on Nvidia's sales outlook.
- ✓ Nvidia shares jumped 4% after earnings.
- ✓ Asian stocks rose for a third day following the Nvidia beat.
- ✓ Wall Street analysts hiked price targets for Nvidia after the quarterly release.
What changed
Nvidia released its quarterly earnings report and sales outlook, triggering a rally in tech futures and Asian markets.
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Nasdaq Futures Rise as Nvidia Reports Blockbuster Earnings
Nasdaq futures rose 1% following a blowout quarterly report from Nvidia Corp. The chipmaker's sales growth and positive outlook spurred a rally in technology stocks and renewed confidence in the artificial-intelligence trade. Nvidia shares jumped 4% after the release, contributing to a rise in Dow Jones futures and a third consecutive day of gains for some Asian stocks. Wall Street analysts responded to the results by hiking their price targets for the company.
Why it matters
Nvidia entered this reporting period with a revenue target of $91 billion and expectations for a Blackwell ramp. The company had beaten earnings for four consecutive quarters, though its stock had previously fallen in the days following those reports.
What is confirmed
- Nasdaq futures rose 1% on Nvidia's sales outlook.
- Nvidia shares jumped 4% after earnings.
- Asian stocks rose for a third day following the Nvidia beat.
- Wall Street analysts hiked price targets for Nvidia after the quarterly release.
Still unconfirmed
- Nvidia had a revenue target of $91 billion for the report.
- The company has a near-certain Blackwell ramp.
What to watch next
- Further price target adjustments from Wall Street analysts
- Market reaction to the Blackwell ramp progress
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