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Tech Stocks Lead Market Gains as TSMC, Nvidia Drive AI Optimism

Technology stocks led Wall Street higher as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported better-than-expected quarterly profits. The semiconductor giant’s positive outlook for AI chip demand boosted market sentiment, particularly for companies like Nvidia that rely on TSMC’s manufacturing.

Market Performance and Key Movers

Major stock indices posted modest gains in recent trading, with technology shares leading the advance according to market reports. The S&P 500 reportedly rose 0.4%, though analysts noted trading has been erratic throughout the week with repeated swings between gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 85 points, or 0.2%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite showed stronger performance with a 0.7% increase.

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Business Leaders Warn Against AI FOMO, Emphasize Human-Centric Strategy

Top female executives are challenging the AI frenzy sweeping corporate America. At Fortune’s Most Powerful Women summit, leaders emphasized resisting FOMO and maintaining focus on human-centered approaches to technology adoption.

Executives Challenge AI Frenzy, Advocate Strategic Patience

In what sources indicate is becoming a counter-movement to the artificial intelligence gold rush, prominent business leaders are urging companies to resist fear-driven technology adoption and maintain focus on human-centered strategies. The warnings emerged during Fortune’s Most Powerful Women 2025 summit held in Washington, D.C., where executives from diverse industries shared concerns about the pressure to rapidly implement AI solutions.