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May 20, 2026

Nasdaq 1.54% gain as U.S. stocks rebound ahead of Nvidia earnings

5Month 20 day, U.S. stocks rebounded as oil prices fell and Treasury yields eased. The Nasdaq rose 1.54%, while Nvidia shares climbed ahead of its after-hours earnings announcement.


Nasdaq 1.54% gain as U.S. stocks rebound ahead of Nvidia earnings

2026Year 5 month 20 day, U.S. stocks broadly rose. The Nasdaq gained 1.54%. Falling oil prices and easing Treasury yields appeared to bring back risk appetite.

S&P 500 rose 1.08%, and the Dow Jones gained 1.31%. Semiconductor and software shares posted gains that day. AI-related hardware and software companies recouped some of their losses.

Nvidia shares climbed ahead of its after-hours earnings announcement. Investors watched Nvidia’s guidance for 2quarter revenue and gross margin. This optimism supported buying sentiment across related stocks.

The toy maker reported earnings, but its stock fell because its guidance was conservative. The stock that day9plunged.

The market rebound was mainly driven by weaker oil prices and lower U.S. Treasury yields. These two factors helped revive appetite for risk assets. Investors adjusted their positions ahead of sector earnings reports.

Semiconductor and software stocks were broadly higher. Earnings and guidance in the AI sector affected individual stock prices. The schedule of after-hours earnings announcements remains a source of near-term volatility.

Sources: The Motley Fool

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