Core Viewpoint - The expectation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut has led to a strong performance in the stock market, with major U.S. indices recording five consecutive days of gains, particularly in technology stocks and commodities [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Market Performance - Major U.S. indices closed higher for the fifth consecutive trading day, with the Dow Jones up 0.61% to 47,716.42 points, the S&P 500 up 0.54% to 6,849.09 points, and the Nasdaq up 0.65% to 23,365.69 points [3]. - For the week, the Dow Jones rose 3.18%, the S&P 500 increased by 3.73%, and the Nasdaq gained 4.91%. In November, the Dow Jones saw a cumulative increase of 0.32%, the S&P 500 rose by 0.13%, while the Nasdaq fell by 1.51% [5]. Group 2: Technology Stocks - Large technology stocks generally rose, with Meta gaining over 2%, Amazon up more than 1%, and Microsoft increasing by over 1%. Intel saw a significant rise of over 10% following positive analyst predictions [5][8]. - The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose by 1.82%, with notable gains in semiconductor stocks such as Intel, which surged over 10%, and Micron Technology, which increased by over 2% [5]. Group 3: Intel and Apple Collaboration - Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Intel may start shipping Apple's entry-level M-series processors as early as 2027, following a recent increase in the likelihood of Intel becoming a supplier for Apple's advanced process technology [6][9]. - Apple has reportedly signed a confidentiality agreement with Intel and is awaiting the release of the PDK 1.0/1.1 in early 2026, which will determine the timeline for production [9]. - The expected shipment volume for the standard M chips, primarily used in MacBook Air and iPad Pro, is around 20 million units for this year, with projections of 15 to 20 million units for the low-end M-series chips in 2026 and 2027 [9]. Group 4: Commodity Market Performance - The commodity market continued its upward trend, with spot gold prices rising above $4,200 per ounce, reaching a near two-week high, and spot silver prices breaking the $55 per ounce mark, setting a new historical high [1][11]. - Silver prices have increased for seven consecutive months, with spot silver closing at $56.397 per ounce, up 5.66%, and COMEX silver futures rising by 6.06% to $57.085 per ounce [11].

Market Performance - Major U.S. stock indices experienced significant gains, with the Dow Jones up 289.30 points (0.61%) closing at 47,716.42, the Nasdaq rising 151.00 points (0.65%) to 23,365.69, and the S&P 500 increasing by 36.48 points (0.54%) to 6,849.09 [2] - For the week, the Dow Jones saw a cumulative increase of 3.18%, the S&P 500 rose by 3.73%, and the Nasdaq gained 4.91% [4] Technology Sector - Intel's stock surged over 10%, marking its best single-day performance since September 18 [1][6] - Other major tech stocks also saw gains, including Facebook (up over 2%), Amazon (up over 1%), and Microsoft (up over 1%), while Nvidia experienced a decline of over 1% [6] - The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose by 1.82%, with notable increases in stocks like Micron Technology (up over 2%) and Qualcomm (up over 1%) [7][8] Commodities - WTI crude oil prices fell for the fourth consecutive month, closing at $58.55 per barrel, marking the longest monthly decline since March 2023 [10] - Silver and copper prices reached record highs, with silver rising 5.7% to $56.46 per ounce and copper climbing 2.5% to a peak of $11,210.50 per ton before settling up 2.2% [11]

Market Overview - On November 28, U.S. stock markets closed early with all three major indices rising, driven by a rebound in technology stocks, particularly Intel, which surged over 10%, marking its best single-day performance since September 18 [1][7] - The three major indices saw significant weekly gains, with the Dow Jones increasing by 3.18%, the S&P 500 rising by 3.73%, and the Nasdaq gaining 4.91% [2][5] Index Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 289.30 points, or 0.61%, closing at 47,716.42 points; the Nasdaq increased by 151.00 points, or 0.65%, to 23,365.69 points; and the S&P 500 gained 36.48 points, or 0.54%, finishing at 6,849.09 points [3] Sector Performance - Major technology stocks mostly rose, with Facebook up over 2%, Amazon increasing by more than 1%, Microsoft rising over 1%, and Tesla gaining 0.84%. However, Nvidia saw a decline of over 1% [8] - Semiconductor stocks experienced a broad increase, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising by 1.82%. Intel's stock rose over 10%, while Micron Technology increased by more than 2% [9][10] Commodity Market - WTI crude oil prices fell for the fourth consecutive month, closing at $58.55 per barrel, marking the longest monthly decline since March 2023 [12][13] - Silver and copper prices reached record highs, with silver rising by 5.7% to $56.46 per ounce and copper climbing to $11,210.50 per ton, although it later narrowed its gains [14][15]

Market Overview - On November 28, US stock markets closed early with all three major indices rising, driven by a rebound in technology stocks, particularly Intel, which surged over 10%, marking its best single-day performance since September 18 [2][4][9] - The three major indices saw significant weekly gains, with the Dow Jones increasing by 3.18%, the S&P 500 rising by 3.73%, and the Nasdaq gaining 4.91% [6] Index Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 289.30 points, or 0.61%, closing at 47,716.42 points; the Nasdaq increased by 151.00 points, or 0.65%, to 23,365.69 points; and the S&P 500 gained 36.48 points, or 0.54%, ending at 6,849.09 points [4][6] Sector Performance - Major technology stocks mostly rose, with Facebook up over 2%, Amazon increasing by more than 1%, and Microsoft rising over 1%. However, Nvidia saw a decline of over 1% [10] - The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose by 1.82%, with notable gains in semiconductor stocks such as Intel, which rose over 10%, and Micron Technology, which increased by over 2% [11][12] Commodity Market - WTI crude oil prices fell for the fourth consecutive month, closing at $58.55 per barrel, marking the longest monthly decline since March 2023 [14][15] - Metal prices surged significantly, with silver reaching a record high of $56.46 per ounce after a 5.7% increase, and copper hitting a record high of $11,210.50 per ton, although it later narrowed its gains [16]