Nvidia Stock Jumps 3% Premarket as Trump Delays Iran Strikes
Nvidia shares climbed roughly 3% in premarket trading Monday after President Donald Trump paused planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days while negotiations continue. The broader semiconductor sector rallied, with AMD up 2% and AI-linked stocks like Microsoft and Oracle also advancing.
1. President Delays Iran Strikes
President Donald Trump instructed the Department of War to postpone planned military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days while diplomatic talks proceed, easing immediate geopolitical tensions that had threatened to disrupt global energy and supply chains.
2. Semiconductor Sector Rally
Nvidia shares jumped about 3% in premarket session Monday, with rival AMD up roughly 2%, as investors welcomed reduced risk of conflict-driven supply chain interruptions. Other chipmakers including Broadcom, Intel, Texas Instruments, Marvell Technology, Analog Devices and Qualcomm also traded higher, while AI-linked names such as Microsoft and Oracle climbed on improved market sentiment.