Wed Nov 19 21:20:00 UTC 2025: Stocks Rebound Amid AI Optimism, Nvidia Earnings Anticipation
Wall Street saw a modest recovery Wednesday after a four-day slide, buoyed by investor enthusiasm for Alphabet’s new AI model, Gemini 3, and anticipation surrounding Nvidia’s earnings report. The S&P 500 closed up 0.38% at 6,642.16, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.59% to 22,564.23. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 47 points, closing at 46,138.77.
Alphabet led the charge, surging 3% to an all-time high following the unveiling of its advanced AI capabilities. Nvidia also saw a boost of about 3% in advance of after-hours third-quarter results. The company is expected to announce strong sales growth driven by high demand for AI chips and other infrastructure.
Despite the positive sentiment surrounding AI, concerns remain about inflated valuations. Investors are questioning when they will see significant results from the trillions being invested in data centers and AI capabilities.
The recovery was not uniform across sectors, with communication services and information technology leading the gains while energy underperformed.
In other news, Brookfield Asset Management announced a $100 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure program in partnership with Nvidia and the Kuwait Investment Authority. On the other hand, the Federal Reserve revealed internal disagreements over future interest rate cuts, and the release of October’s jobs report was delayed.
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