US stock markets opened higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite posting early gains as investor sentiment improved following a volatile week for technology shares.
The broad-based advance was led by the semiconductor sector, which continued to rebound after a sharp sell-off earlier in the week.
Micron Technology shares surged, extending the rally triggered by its blockbuster earnings report.
The memory chip giant’s results provided fresh evidence of robust demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, helping to stabilize the broader tech complex.
Qualcomm also joined the advance, benefiting from the renewed optimism surrounding chipmakers.
In contrast, Apple Inc. shares declined in early trading.