Nvidia chipmaker Taiwan Semi reported strong sales while Delta stock flew on Q2 results. On Wednesday, Nvidia stock briefly topped a $4 trillion market cap while AI plays Astera Labs and Rubrik flashed buy signals.

Global stocks advanced on Thursday, underpinned by optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts, while investors kept a cautious eye on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff actions and their impact on global trade.

Stock futures are holding steady Thursday morning as investors keep close tabs on developments related to tariffs.

Dow Jones futures wavered Thursday ahead of weekly jobless claims. Nvidia chipmaker TSMC rose on strong sales.

Dow Futures dip as Trump’s tariff threats stir tension; tech rally, Fed debate, and bond demand shape Wall Street outlook.

U.S. stock index futures eased on Thursday, a day after markets were supported by Nvidia's fleeting $4 trillion milestone, while investors shifted their focus to upcoming economic data and pivotal trade talks.

The major indexes were quiet, while copper prices spiked on Trump tariffs. Some leaders struggled, but AMD and some other AI plays thrived. Elon Musk told a longtime Tesla bull to "shut up."

Tuesday closed down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.07%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) are down -0.