Wall Street closes higher as semiconductor shares rebound, lifting the Nasdaq and keeping investors focused on upcoming technology earnings. Multiple outlets report that the Nasdaq leads gains following a steep rally in chip-related stocks, which helps shift market attention away from concerns tied to the latest Middle East developments and ongoing tariff-related worries. While those geopolitical and trade risks remain part of the broader backdrop, the renewed strength in the semiconductor sector drives the session’s upward momentum. Investors also look toward major earnings reports from technology companies, treating upcoming results as a key near-term catalyst for market direction. Overall, the market ends the trading day with gains across major indexes, led by the technology-heavy Nasdaq, reflecting both the recovery in chip stocks and expectations for how large tech and semiconductor firms will perform in their earnings updates.