BusinessSeptember 22, 2026
Nasdaq Hits Record High as AI Chip Rally Drives Markets
The Nasdaq closed at a record high as semiconductor stocks surged amid continued optimism surrounding artificial-intelligence investment. AMD jumped sharply, while other major chip stocks also advanced as investors returned to AI-related technology shares.
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AI infrastructure investment remains a powerful driver of global equity markets. The rally shows how expectations for data centres, AI processors and computing infrastructure are influencing some of the world's largest technology companies.
Investors will watch semiconductor earnings, AI infrastructure spending and economic indicators for evidence that the AI-driven market rally can be sustained.
2026: AI infrastructure investment continues expanding
Sep 21: Semiconductor shares rally
Nasdaq: Reaches record closing level
Next: Markets assess AI spending and upcoming economic data.
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