Nasdaq Leads Dow, S&P 500 Futures Higher as Chip Stocks Revive

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U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday as investors prepared for a busy week of earnings, with a rebound in semiconductor stocks lifting sentiment despite ongoing concerns over new U.S. tariffs on Canada and renewed hostilities in the Middle East.

Nasdaq-100 futures jumped 1.3% as chip stocks led the gains ahead of major technology earnings this week.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 0.3%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.5% after stocks slipped on Monday amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.

Semiconductor stocks extended their recovery after attempting to rebound at the start of the week.

In Asia, South Korea's KOSPI Composite climbed more than 2%, supported by strength in semiconductor shares.

Meanwhile, Nvidia shares edged higher in pre-market trading after the AI chipmaker disclosed a stake in neocloud provider Nebius.

Optimism surrounding technology stocks helped offset uncertainty over U.S. trade policy and the conflict with Iran.

On Monday, President Trump announced a new round of 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, including beer, hockey sticks, milk, and chemicals. The tariffs are expected to take effect in 30 days after the U.S. accused Canada of discriminatory trade practices. Yahoo Finance reports.

(All pricing and percent gains are based on Early Pre-Market from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM ET). Stock Analysis reports.

1) NXTC: NextCure, Inc.
Total gain: +334.40%

2) SHPH: Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.
Total gain: +43.24%

3) LVLU: Lulu's Fashion Lounge Holdings, Inc.
Total gain: +22.12%

4) TSEM: Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
Total gain: +19.11%

5) CLSK: CleanSpark, Inc.
Total gain: +14.64%

The closing price of the top three market percent gainers trading near or above $3 on July 20

(All pricing and percent gains are based on regular market trading hours from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET)
Stock Analysis reports.

1) MF: MindForge Inc.
Total gain: +322.00%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

2) ADVB: Advanced Biomed Inc.
Total gain: +76.94%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

3) GMM: Global Mofy AI Limited
Total gain: +37.11%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

(Estimate and Actual numbers represent Earnings Per Share in US Dollars)

TRST: Trustco Bank
Q2 2026
After Market Close
Estimate: N/A
Actual: N/A

NP: Neptune Insurance Hldgs
Q2 2026
After Market Close
Estimate: 0.140
Actual: N/A

ALK: Alaska Air Gr
Q2 2026
After Market Close
Estimate: -0.980
Actual: N/A

Time (ET) / Report / Period

9:00 AM - Federal Reserve Board of Governors closed meeting - N/A

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