Nvidia Earnings Loom Large as Markets Weigh AI Strength and Feds Next Move

US stock performance was divided on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new high, while tech stocks declined, pulling down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. Nvidia`s upcoming earnings report is generating significant anticipation, as it`s seen as a key indicator for the AI sector`s strength. Investors are also focused on economic data like jobless claims and the PCE Index, which could influence the Federal Reserve`s interest rate decisions in September.