Tech Stocks Rise Amid Intel's Weak Outlook

The S&P 500 edged up 0.03% to 6,915.16, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.28% to 23,501.24 on tech strength. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.58% to 49,098.70, pressured by Intel's post-earnings drop. The chipmaker's weak outlook for Q1 due to supply constraints weighed on markets, but Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and Fortinet rose, indicating investors favor high-quality growth and cybersecurity investments. Geopolitical uncertainty drove safe-haven assets like gold and energy higher.