U.S. semiconductor stocks rose in premarket trading, led by memory and AI chipmakers. Micron Technology, Marvell Technology, Qualcomm, and Advanced Micro Devices all posted gains. Nasdaq futures climbed ahead of the market open as trading resumed after a holiday.
The rally follows strong performances across Asian markets. Semiconductor stocks pushed South Korea’s Kospi index to a record high. Chipmakers in Taiwan and AI-related stocks in Hong Kong also drove market gains.
Global investor demand for AI hardware and data center infrastructure fueled the surge.