US stock markets are positioned for their strongest quarterly performance in six years, with futures indicating a positive open on Monday.

The S&P 500 futures edged up 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.4%, signaling continued investor appetite for growth equities.

2% higher, suggesting the rally is broadening beyond pure technology names.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures also traded 0.2% higher, suggesting the rally is broadening beyond pure technology names.

This momentum follows a significant rally on Thursday, when global equity markets surged on renewed confidence in the artificial intelligence sector.

Strong financial results from key US semiconductor manufacturers have been the primary catalyst, driving a broad-based advance in equities.

The resilience of corporate earnings, combined with easing inflation concerns, has provided a supportive backdrop for the ongoing AI-driven optimism.