Market Overview - On October 13, U.S. stock indices closed higher, with the Dow Jones up 1.29%, Nasdaq up 2.21%, and S&P 500 up 1.56% [1][3] - The Dow gained 587.98 points, closing at 46,067.58 points; Nasdaq rose 490.18 points to 22,694.61 points; S&P 500 increased by 102.21 points to 6,654.72 points [3] Chip Sector Performance - The semiconductor sector experienced significant gains, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising nearly 5% [8] - Notable individual stock performances included Nvidia up over 20%, ARM up over 11%, Broadcom and Entegris near 10%, and TSMC up nearly 8% [8][12] - OpenAI announced a strategic partnership with Broadcom to deploy 10 gigawatts of AI data center capacity, marking a significant step in AI infrastructure development [11] Financial Sector Insights - Major financial institutions, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo, are set to release quarterly earnings, which will be closely monitored for insights into the economic health amid ongoing government shutdowns [1] Precious Metals Market - Gold and silver prices surged, with gold exceeding $4,110 per ounce and silver surpassing $52 per ounce, both reaching historical highs [15][16] - Bank of America raised its 2026 gold price target to $5,000 per ounce, indicating a potential 22% increase from current levels, driven by sustained investment demand and structural supply shortages [15]