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U.S. stocks overview on the 11th: Dow rises 95 points, Nasdaq hits record high for consecutive days

Tue May 12, 2026 8:12 am JST Market

U.S. stocks advanced on the 11th, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 95.31 points from the previous Friday to close at 49,704.47, extending its gains. Continued preference for AI semiconductor stocks lifted the overall market. While uncertainties surrounding the Middle East situation capped upside, the Nasdaq Composite Index and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) reached fresh record highs for consecutive days.

Caterpillar traded firmly. Barrick Gold was bought, while Corning and Circle Internet Group surged. On the other hand, Walt Disney and Nike declined, while Mosaic and Tyson Foods showed lackluster performance.

The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 27.04 points to 20,274.12, extending its modest gains. Intel , Micron Technology , and Qualcomm were strong. Tesla pushed higher, while Lumentum Holdings , Liquidia , and Alpha Tau Medical soared. Meanwhile, Alphabet was sold off, and Shopify tested lower levels.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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