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US equities extend rally as Trump-Xi summit opens and Nvidia surges on chip approval
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.8% as investors weighed geopolitical developments against strong corporate results and shifting bond yields.
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Trump and Xi hold summit in Beijing amid trade, AI, and Iran tensions
US stock markets rose on Thursday as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced a two-day summit in Beijing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.8%, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.2%. Nvidia shares surged more than 2% following news that the US approved H200 chip sales to Chinese firms. The summit agenda includes trade, artificial intelligence, and the Strait of Hormuz, with US CEOs including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jensen Huang in attendance. Cisco shares jumped after reporting strong quarterly earnings and announcing a restructuring plan involving approximately 4,000 job cuts.
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Why this event matters
US stock markets rose on Thursday as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced a two-day summit in Beijing, marking the first visit by an American president to China since 2017. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.8%, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.2%. Nvidia shares surged more than 2% following news that the US approved H200 chip sales to Chinese firms, although the long-term impact on export control policies remains uncertain. The summit agenda includes trade, artificial intelligence, and the Strait of Hormuz, with US CEOs including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jensen Huang in attendance. Separately, Cisco shares jumped after reporting strong quarterly earnings and announcing a restructuring plan involving approximately 4,000 job cuts.
event-brief
Trump and Xi hold summit in Beijing amid trade, AI, and Iran tensions
US stock markets rose on Thursday as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced a two-day summit in Beijing, marking the first visit by an American president to China since 2017. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.8%, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the N
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Trump and Xi hold summit in Beijing amid trade, AI, and Iran tensions: key people and institutions
Key entities: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Nvidia, Cisco, Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, Dow Jones Industrial Average.
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Trump and Xi hold summit in Beijing amid trade, AI, and Iran tensions: key questions
What was the first visit by an American president to China since? 2017 Which US CEOs are attending the Beijing summit? Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jensen Huang What topics are on the summit agenda? Trade, artificial intelligence, and the Strait of Hormuz How much did Nvidia shares s
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Trump and Xi hold summit in Beijing amid trade, AI, and Iran tensions: timeline
14 May 2026: US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation of major technology executives. Thursday (Current): US stock markets rise as the summit begins; the Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 0.8
Timeline
14 May 2026
US President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by a delegation of major technology executives.
Thursday (Current)
US stock markets rise as the summit begins; the Dow Jones Industrial Average gains 0.8%, the S&P 500 rises 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbs 0.2%.
Thursday (Current)
Nvidia shares surge more than 2% after the US approves H200 chip sales to Chinese firms.
Thursday (Current)
Cisco shares jump following the release of strong quarterly earnings and an announcement of a restructuring plan involving approximately 4,000 job cuts.
FAQ
What was the first visit by an American president to China since?
2017
Which US CEOs are attending the Beijing summit?
Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jensen Huang
What topics are on the summit agenda?
Trade, artificial intelligence, and the Strait of Hormuz
How much did Nvidia shares surge following the chip sale approval?
More than 2%
How many job cuts is Cisco planning as part of its restructuring?
Approximately 4,000