[BRIEFING.COM] The major averages continue to reach fresh session highs, with strength in technology stocks providing much of the upward momentum. The information technology sector (+1.7%) is outperforming the broader market, supported by continued buying interest in semiconductor and AI infrastructure names.
The PHLX Semiconductor Index (+3.4%) is extending its rebound, while Seagate Tech (STX 682.15, +37.94, +5.89%) is a standout ahead of its quarterly earnings report after today's close. Neocloud stocks are also building on yesterday's recovery from 52-week lows, with the Roundhill Neocloud ETF (NCLD 16.60, +1.22, +7.93%) posting a sizable gain and Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS 169.49, +16.22, +10.58%) among the notable outperformers.