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Nvidia has approved an additional $150 billion for its share buyback program, described as a record addition for the company. The move signals continued confidence in cash generation from its dominance in AI chips and gives the company a way to return capital to shareholders. Markets are watching it as a further sign of Nvidia's financial strength amid the AI boom.

Japan's Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.8%, with semiconductor-related shares driving the advance, according to the Wall Street Journal. Chip stocks have been a key driver of Japanese equity performance amid continued global demand for semiconductors and AI-related technology investment.

TSMC, the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer, is the subject of a bullish investment analysis arguing the company is set to reach all-time share price highs as demand for artificial intelligence chips surges. The company, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange as TSM, supplies chips used widely in AI hardware, and investors are weighing whether that demand justifies a fresh rally in its stock.

Reports suggest China may reopen its AI chip market to Nvidia, potentially allowing the company to resume selling advanced processors in one of its largest markets. Investors are watching closely ahead of Monday's trading session to see how Nvidia stock responds, as renewed access to China could significantly affect the company's data centre revenue and competitive position.

Japan's Nikkei index closed 0.8% higher, with chip-related stocks driving the advance. Semiconductor shares led the rally, lifting the benchmark index in a session watched closely by regional investors. The move follows ongoing attention to technology and semiconductor performance across Asian markets.

Elon Musk has delivered positive news for Nvidia investors, prompting renewed debate among analysts about whether the chipmaker's stock remains a buy. Multiple financial outlets, including The Motley Fool and The Globe and Mail, are running commentary linking Musk's remarks to Nvidia's outlook, as the company's shares continue to be a focal point of the AI-driven semiconductor boom.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 478.64 points to close at 51,828.62, snapping a three-week losing streak for blue-chip stocks. The rebound lifted sentiment across equity markets, with investors watching whether the gains mark a lasting turnaround after several weeks of declines.

PepsiCo stock is moving higher, with attention turning to the company's prospects for 2027. The snack and beverage giant, whose brands span chips and soda, is drawing investor focus as markets weigh its longer-term growth path. Traders are watching how pricing, demand and cost trends could shape the company's performance over the next couple of years.

Semiconductor shares including Micron, SanDisk, Nvidia and AMD gained in premarket trading, extending recent relief rallies across the chip sector. Investors are watching whether the rebound can hold amid ongoing volatility around AI demand, valuations and macro conditions. Traders on social platforms flagged the broad move, noting strength across memory and GPU names rather than a single-stock story.

Shares of chipmakers AMD, Marvell Technology and Micron have each climbed to 52-week highs, drawing attention to what is powering the semiconductor rally. Investors are weighing drivers such as strong demand tied to artificial intelligence computing and improving memory pricing. Traders are debating whether the momentum in chip stocks can continue or if valuations are running ahead of fundamentals.

Marvell Technology shares climbed in overnight trading amid reports that the chipmaker is in talks with Google over a custom artificial intelligence chip. Retail investors reacted enthusiastically, with bullish commentary driving sentiment around the semiconductor company. The potential deal would add Marvell to the list of firms helping tech giants design their own AI silicon.