On May 20, 2026, the U.S. stock market got off to a robust start, with the Nasdaq Composite Index posting a 0.52% gain. The S&P 500 Index also edged up by 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a 0.2% increase. The semiconductor sector was a standout performer, with chip-related stocks rallying across the board. Notably, Micron Technology and Intel both experienced a surge of over 5%. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) followed closely with a rise exceeding 4%, while SanDisk and ASML Holdings saw gains of over 3%. Western Digital and Qualcomm also contributed to the positive momentum, advancing over 1% each.
