Stocks tick up as oil falls and chip shares rally
Nasdaq leads gains premarket amid falling oil prices and optimism ahead of Washington–Beijing talks; chip and other AI-related stocks are cited as supporting the move.
Stocks are starting the week with a positive tone, helped by lower oil prices and optimism ahead of talks this week between Washington and Beijing. The Nasdaq is leading the advance, supported by a premarket rally in chipmakers and other AI-related shares.