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Tech Stocks Lead Market Gains as TSMC, Nvidia Drive AI Optimism

U.S. stocks advanced Thursday as technology companies led the market higher. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported better-than-expected quarterly profits, signaling continued strong demand for advanced chips powering the artificial intelligence boom.

Market Overview: Stocks Post Modest Gains

U.S. stock indexes drifted higher Thursday morning, with technology shares leading the advance amid renewed optimism in the semiconductor sector. According to market reports, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, though trading has reportedly been erratic throughout the week with stocks repeatedly swinging between gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 85 points, or 0.2%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.7% higher.

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Navan IPO Sets $6.5 Billion Market Cap Target Amid Tech Resurgence

Corporate travel platform Navan has set its IPO price range at $24-26 per share, targeting a market capitalization of up to $6.5 billion. The company’s public debut comes amid renewed investor interest in tech IPOs after a three-year drought.

Navan, the corporate travel and expense management software provider formerly known as TripActions, has established an initial public offering price range of $24 to $26 per share, potentially valuing the company at up to $6.5 billion in market capitalization. The updated filing comes as the technology sector experiences a resurgence in public market activity following an extended IPO drought.

Navan’s IPO Valuation and Market Position