U.S. technology-related stocks including many involved in artificial intelligence rose sharply on Thursday following stronger-than-expected results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms, while investors awaited results from Apple and Amazon.com after the closing bell. Shares of Microsoft jumped 8.6% and Meta Platforms gained 4.8%, while AI heavyweight Nvidia was up 4.3%. Also in the AI space, Advanced Micro Devices rose 1.2%, and Broadcom and Sun Micro Computer both gained 3.5%.Read More
