U.S. Equity Benchmarks Close Higher Following Gains in Chipmakers and Artificial Intelligence Stocks
Wall Street indices rose as artificial intelligence optimism and small-cap strength lifted the market. Investors monitored earnings and a government shutdown.
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U.S. equity benchmarks finished higher on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, as a rally in chipmakers and companies tied to artificial intelligence offset broader economic concerns. This move marked the first gain for the S&P 500 in three sessions, as investors repositioned themselves ahead of a significant week for corporate earnings and amidst a partial government shutdown in the US 
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