Nvidia stock is trading at key price levels around $140, while Rigetti Computing (RGTI) and SoundHound (SOUN) skyrocketed in response to AI market momentum. With Dow futures dropping 0.2% Friday, investors focused on the dramatic moves in speculative AI stocks.

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Understanding Nvidia’s Role in Market Volatility, Dow Futures, and Crypto Surge

Market Overview

“The stock market rally shrugged off modest early losses after the Christmas holiday,” as Dow futures fell 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite held steady.

Nvidia’s Technical Position

“Nvidia edged lower Thursday, trading around key levels after just flashing a buy signal Tuesday.” The stock fell 0.2% to $139.93. Two key levels matter now: support at $137.73 and a potential buy point at $146.54. Other AI chip stocks currently show more strength.

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AI Stock Leaders and Market Dynamics

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) dominated headlines with a 36% surge to $15.44, marking a 406% December gain.

SoundHound AI (SOUN), backed by Nvidia, similarly impressed with a 19.7% jump to $24.23, up 160% this month.

Small caps showed broad strength as the Russell 2000 (^RUT) rose 0.9%, while Rocket Lab (RKLB) (see below) added 6.9% to reach $28.44.

Emerging Stock Setups and Market Indicators

Several stocks show promising patterns amid market swings. Burlington Stores, Boston Scientific, MasTec, and Vertex caught traders’ attention. Boston Scientific leads healthcare names. The healthcare sector ETF gained 0.2%, while Nvidia’s stock suggests consolidation before its next move.

ETF Performance and Economic Indicators

Growth funds split paths. The IBD 50 ETF rose 1%, but the VanEck chip fund, where Nvidia leads holdings, dropped 0.2%. Treasury yields touched 4.64%, the highest since May, before settling at 4.58%. Market volatility remains the key theme across sectors.

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