US stock markets delivered a mixed session on Tuesday, with technology-heavy benchmarks advancing while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed in negative territory.
The divergence highlights a continued rotation toward growth and artificial intelligence plays, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious.
Micron Technology emerged as a standout performer, driving gains in the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500.
The memory chip maker’s shares rallied on elevated expectations for demand in the AI infrastructure sector, reinforcing the narrative that data center spending remains a key growth driver for the industry.
The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both posted gains, buoyed by strength in the tech sector.
However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average struggled, weighed down by underperformance in traditional industrial and consumer staples stocks.