https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-edge-higher-after-chipmaker-rally-markets-wrapContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-edge-higher-after-chipmaker-rally-markets-wraphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-edge-higher-after-chipmaker-rally-markets-wrap#u150061Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:16:43 +0000US stock futures edged higher following a recovery driven by chipmakers that helped the Nasdaq 100 recover from its worst week since the tariff turmoil of April 2025. Nasdaq 100 contracts rose 0.2% after the underlying gauge gained 1.2% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 1.6%, breaking an eight-day losing streak. S&P 500 futures added 0.1% while Asian stocks mostly declined as investors continued to question artificial intelligence debt and sector results. Meanwhile, oil prices fluctuated as markets monitored unfolding energy developments.Why it mattersThe recent market volat