Stocks set to rise on lower-than-expected inflation data and AI investments; positive.

From Barron’s: 2025-05-14 07:25:00

Stocks were poised to rise on Wednesday following solid gains fueled by lower-than-expected inflation data and news of AI investments from Saudi Arabia. Dow Jones futures edged up 0.1%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 contracts rose 0.3% after erasing year-to-date losses.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbed on Tuesday after Nvidia announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Humain for a 500MW data center project. Investors are optimistic about future collaborations as President Trump visits the Middle East, signaling potential growth in the AI and tech sectors.



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