Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news.
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Wall Street ended the week higher with the Dow up 2%, S&P 500 up 2.5%, and Nasdaq up 2.2%, despite ongoing inflation concerns and the surprise resignation of Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang. October's U.S. inflation data showed a 0.4% monthly increase, higher than expected, which
Directly affected
- NVDA Nvidia
Named in this report.
Indirectly affected
- SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF
VanEck Semiconductor ETF: it holds chipmakers. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story.
- SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF
iShares Semiconductor ETF: it holds chipmakers. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story.
- TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF
iShares TIPS Bond ETF: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- ASML ASML Holding N.V
ASML Holding N.V (special industry machinery): chip demand, export rules and supply drive chipmakers' shares. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story.
- TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (semiconductors and related devices): chip demand, export rules and supply drive chipmakers' shares. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story.
- WMT Walmart
Walmart (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- COST Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- AVGO Broadcom
Broadcom (semiconductors and related devices): chip demand, export rules and supply drive chipmakers' shares. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story.
Price reaction, T-5 to T+3
| Ticker | T-5 | T-3 | T-1 | T0 | T+1 | T+2 | T+3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVDA | +9.70% | +6.76% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| SMH | +0.14% | +4.23% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| SOXX | -1.72% | +4.04% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| TIP | +1.37% | +0.64% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| ASML | +1.17% | +2.59% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| TSM | -2.48% | +3.67% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| WMT | -1.96% | -1.88% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| COST | -3.62% | -1.75% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
| AVGO | -7.84% | -0.34% | base | after close | after close | after close | after close |
Closing-price change versus T-1, the last close before the story. T0 to T+3 fill in after each market close. Prices: Alpaca IEX.
Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news. Pluang
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Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH) since this story, compared with the market
| Company | When | Move | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASML | three days earlier | +2.59% | final price |
| ASML | five days earlier | +1.17% | final price |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | three days earlier | -0.34% | final price |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | five days earlier | -7.84% | final price |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | three days earlier | -1.75% | final price |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | five days earlier | -3.62% | final price |
| Nvidia (NVDA) | three days earlier | +6.76% | final price |
| Nvidia (NVDA) | five days earlier | +9.70% | final price |
| Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH) | three days earlier | +4.23% | final price |
| Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH) | five days earlier | +0.14% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (SOXX) | three days earlier | +4.04% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (SOXX) | five days earlier | -1.72% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (TIP) | three days earlier | +0.64% | final price |
| Ishares Tr (TIP) | five days earlier | +1.37% | final price |
| TSM | three days earlier | +3.67% | final price |
| TSM | five days earlier | -2.48% | final price |
| Walmart (WMT) | three days earlier | -1.88% | final price |
| Walmart (WMT) | five days earlier | -1.96% | final price |
Congressional trades in the stocks in this story
- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar bought Nvidia (NVDA), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 23 Oct 2026. That is 23 days before publication. Filed 5 Nov 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Gilbert Cisneros sold Nvidia (NVDA), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 20 Oct 2026. That is 26 days before publication. Filed 10 Nov 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna sold Nvidia (NVDA) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 7 Oct 2026. That is 39 days before publication. Filed 5 Nov 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Kevin Hern sold Asml Holding (ASML) (jointly held), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 23 Oct 2026. That is 23 days before publication. Filed 28 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Cleo Fields bought Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 9 Oct 2026. That is 37 days before publication. Filed 22 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Gilbert Cisneros bought Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 22 Sep 2026. That is 54 days before publication. Filed 12 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Michael T. McCaul sold Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Aug 2026. That is 82 days before publication. Filed 14 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Walmart (WMT) (held by a dependent child), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 13 Oct 2026. That is 33 days before publication. Filed 5 Nov 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna sold Walmart (WMT) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 7 Oct 2026. That is 39 days before publication. Filed 5 Nov 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Walmart (WMT) (held by a spouse), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 2 Oct 2026. That is 44 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Pete Sessions sold Costco Wholesale (COST), worth $100,001 - $250,000 on 13 Oct 2026. That is 33 days before publication. Filed 27 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Costco Wholesale (COST) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 12 Oct 2026. That is 34 days before publication. Filed 5 Nov 2026. View the filing.
Public disclosure filings, not a recommendation. The filing link is the source document. News use of these reports still sits under 5 U.S.C. § 13107(c).
Who gains and who loses around Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH)
Companies tied to this story
- SMH Vaneck Etf Trust
Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 15 Nov 2026 story “Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news..” Reason on file: VanEck Semiconductor ETF: it holds chipmakers. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story
- SOXX Ishares Tr
For “Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news.,” Ishares Tr (SOXX) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: iShares Semiconductor ETF: it holds chipmakers. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story
- TIP Ishares Tr
Ishares Tr (TIP) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 15 Nov 2026 story “Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news..” Reason on file: iShares TIPS Bond ETF: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- NVDA Nvidia
For “Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news.,” Nvidia (NVDA) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Nvidia (semiconductors and related devices): chip demand, export rules and supply drive chipmakers' shares. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story
- WMT Walmart
For “Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news.,” Walmart (WMT) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Walmart (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- COST Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale (COST) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 15 Nov 2026 story “Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news..” Reason on file: Costco Wholesale (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- AVGO Broadcom
Broadcom (AVGO) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 15 Nov 2026 story “Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news..” Reason on file: Broadcom (semiconductors and related devices): chip demand, export rules and supply drive chipmakers' shares. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story
- PG Procter & Gamble
In “Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news.,” Procter & Gamble (PG) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: The Procter & Gamble (soap, detergents, cleang preparations, perfumes, cosmetics): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH)
Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH) is the company in “Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news.,” the 15 Nov 2026 this story story.
What ties Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH) to the headline is this: VanEck Semiconductor ETF: it holds chipmakers. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story
Also listed, Ishares Tr (SOXX): iShares Semiconductor ETF: it holds chipmakers. Linked by “nvidia” (semiconductors) in this story
The price range for Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH), and the dates in the story
SMH traded between 506.51 and 639.33 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 508.07. SOXX traded between 452.10 and 596.35 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 453.73. TIP traded between 103.81 and 105.61 across 12 sessions. The latest close on file is 105.27.
How strong the case is around Vaneck Etf Trust (SMH)
46 out of 100
“Wall Street rises despite inflation worries and Nvidia CEO resignation news.” scores 46 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 8 linked companies.