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Chip stocks rally leads Nasdaq higher while banks offset IBM pressure on Dow Jones
Key takeaway
IBM shares fell 25% after missing Q2 expectations, while chip stocks rallied, lifting the Nasdaq.
- Step 1IBM misses Q2 earnings, shares fall 25%.
- Step 2Investor rotation out of legacy tech into AI-driven chip stocks lifts Nasdaq.
- Step 3Bank stocks (GS, JPM, BAC) hit record highs on AI earnings surge, signaling strong investment banking and trading revenue momentum.
- Step 4SME financing conditions improve for AI/tech-aligned businesses but tighten for traditional IT-dependent firms.
Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)
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