[BRIEFING.COM] The major averages set their sights on a higher finish, holding solid gains near the close after some intraday choppiness.
Meanwhile, CrowdStrike (CRWD 515.51, +11.38, +2.26%) and Marvell (MRVL 92.98, +1.88, +2.06%) look to keep the positive sentiment across tech names flowing with their earnings reports after the close.
Marvell in particular has trended higher in anticipation of its earnings release, gaining 11.1% in the past week. The stock gapped lower following its Q2 report in August on in-line EPS and guidance but has recovered amid renewed optimism about AI demand.