Stocks hit record high as chipmakers surge on solid jobs data
U.S. equities hit fresh record highs Friday on better-than-expected jobs data, with semiconductor stocks leading the rally. Chipmakers benefited from renewed confidence in AI infrastructure demand and labor-market resilience.
For tech budget holders, sustained equity momentum and sector rotation into silicon plays reduce near-term funding pressure on accelerator capex. Positive labor data also supports enterprise hiring for AI/ML engineering teams through mid-2026.