{"id":49454,"date":"2025-05-14T13:28:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-surge-continues-sp-500-turns-positive-for-2025-as-tech-stocks-lead-rally\/49454\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:28:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:28:45","slug":"market-surge-continues-sp-500-turns-positive-for-2025-as-tech-stocks-lead-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-surge-continues-sp-500-turns-positive-for-2025-as-tech-stocks-lead-rally\/49454\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Surge Continues: S&#038;P 500 Turns Positive for 2025 as Tech Stocks Lead Rally"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-surge-continues-sp-500-turns-positive-for-2025-as-tech-stocks-lead-rally\/49454\/#Major_Indexes_Show_Mixed_Performance_as_Markets_Digest_US-China_Trade_Deal\" >Major Indexes Show Mixed Performance as Markets Digest US-China Trade Deal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-surge-continues-sp-500-turns-positive-for-2025-as-tech-stocks-lead-rally\/49454\/#Tech_Sector_Leads_Market_Gains_as_Nvidia_Surges\" >Tech Sector Leads Market Gains as Nvidia Surges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-surge-continues-sp-500-turns-positive-for-2025-as-tech-stocks-lead-rally\/49454\/#Healthcare_Sector_Drags_Down_Dow_as_UnitedHealth_Plummets\" >Healthcare Sector Drags Down Dow as UnitedHealth Plummets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-surge-continues-sp-500-turns-positive-for-2025-as-tech-stocks-lead-rally\/49454\/#Retail_Sector_Faces_Challenges_as_American_Eagle_Withdraws_Guidance\" >Retail Sector Faces Challenges as American Eagle Withdraws Guidance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-surge-continues-sp-500-turns-positive-for-2025-as-tech-stocks-lead-rally\/49454\/#Upcoming_Market_Events_to_Watch\" >Upcoming Market Events to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-surge-continues-sp-500-turns-positive-for-2025-as-tech-stocks-lead-rally\/49454\/#Market_Outlook_Risk-On_Sentiment_Prevails\" >Market Outlook: Risk-On Sentiment Prevails<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Indexes_Show_Mixed_Performance_as_Markets_Digest_US-China_Trade_Deal\"><\/span>Major Indexes Show Mixed Performance as Markets Digest US-China Trade Deal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The stock market showed mixed performance on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, as investors continued to digest the recent US-China trade agreement that has sparked a significant rally this week. The <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/sp500\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"snp500 today\">S&#038;P 500<\/a> closed at 5,888.78, up 0.04% for the day, extending its winning streak and remaining in positive territory for the year.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation> The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.57%, reaching 19,117.54 and marking its <b>sixth consecutive positive session<\/b>.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation> Meanwhile, the <a href=\"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/indices\/dowjones\/today\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Dow Jones Today\">Dow Jones<\/a> Industrial Average fell slightly by 0.24% to 42,040.21, primarily weighed down by healthcare stocks.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>The market&#8217;s positive momentum follows Monday&#8217;s announcement of a 90-day reduction in tariffs between the United States and China, which has significantly eased investor concerns about an escalating trade war. This development has been particularly beneficial for technology and growth stocks, many of which rely on China for production and components.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech_Sector_Leads_Market_Gains_as_Nvidia_Surges\"><\/span>Tech Sector Leads Market Gains as Nvidia Surges<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The technology sector continued to outperform on Wednesday, building on Tuesday&#8217;s 2% gain.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation> Nvidia (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) was among the standout performers, surging 5.63% to $129.86 after the semiconductor giant announced it would send more than 18,000 of its artificial intelligence chips to Saudi Arabia as part of a new partnership on AI initiatives.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation><cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation> Other tech giants also performed well, with several building impressive winning streaks. Apple (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=AAPL\">AAPL<\/a>) has risen for four consecutive sessions, while Amazon (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=AMZN\">AMZN<\/a>) has posted gains for five straight trading days.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthcare_Sector_Drags_Down_Dow_as_UnitedHealth_Plummets\"><\/span>Healthcare Sector Drags Down Dow as UnitedHealth Plummets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The healthcare sector was the worst performer on Wednesday, declining 4.50%.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation> UnitedHealth Group (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=UNH\">UNH<\/a>) was the biggest drag on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, plummeting 17.75% to $311.27 after the company suspended its earnings guidance and announced that CEO Andrew Witty would step down for personal reasons.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation><cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__2\"><\/cscitation> Other healthcare stocks also struggled, with Merck &#038; Co (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=MRK\">MRK<\/a>) falling 4.54% and Johnson &#038; Johnson (J&#038;J) dropping 3.55%.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retail_Sector_Faces_Challenges_as_American_Eagle_Withdraws_Guidance\"><\/span>Retail Sector Faces Challenges as American Eagle Withdraws Guidance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the retail sector, American Eagle Outfitters saw its shares plunge nearly 15% in after-hours trading after withdrawing its full-year guidance and releasing disappointing preliminary results for the first quarter. The company expects to report a revenue decline of approximately 5% to $1.1 billion and an operating loss of $85 million, citing higher than planned promotional activity and inventory write-downs.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation> This news also pressured shares of other retailers like Urban Outfitters and Abercrombie &#038; Fitch in after-hours trading.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upcoming_Market_Events_to_Watch\"><\/span>Upcoming Market Events to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors are looking ahead to several significant earnings reports scheduled for Thursday, May 15. Retail giant Walmart (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=WMT\">WMT<\/a>) is set to report before the market opens at 9 AM EDT, while Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba Group (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=BABA\">BABA<\/a>) will release its results at 8 AM EDT.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__1\"><\/cscitation> These reports will provide important insights into consumer spending patterns and global economic conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Technology earnings will also be in focus in the coming weeks, with Nvidia scheduled to report on May 28, potentially providing further catalyst for the market.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_3__1\"><\/cscitation> Other notable upcoming earnings include Home Depot (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=HD\">HD<\/a>) on May 19, Palo Alto Networks (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=PANW\">PANW<\/a>) on May 20, and Salesforce (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock\/?stock=CRM\">CRM<\/a>) on May 27.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_2__3\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Outlook_Risk-On_Sentiment_Prevails\"><\/span>Market Outlook: Risk-On Sentiment Prevails<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The market&#8217;s recent performance reflects a significant shift toward risk-on sentiment following the easing of trade tensions. &#8220;It&#8217;s a big risk-on sentiment at the moment&#8230; While the structural issues between [the U.S. and China] remain unresolved, I think the signal is quite clear that neither side wants to push trade tensions further,&#8221; said Lale Akoner, global market analyst at eToro.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__1\"><\/cscitation><\/p>\n<p>With inflation data showing a surprising cooldown in April and the S&#038;P 500 turning positive for the year, investors appear increasingly optimistic about the market&#8217;s prospects heading into the summer months.<cscitation citation_id=\"task_1__2\"><\/cscitation> However, all eyes will remain on upcoming earnings reports and any further developments in US-China trade relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Major Indexes Show Mixed Performance as Markets Digest US-China Trade Deal The stock market showed mixed performance on Wednesday, May 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