Small-cap records, chip stock gains, silver: Market Takeaways

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US stocks closed higher on Thursday due to AI optimism tied to the US trade deal with Taiwan, with small-cap indexes reaching record highs and semiconductor chip manufacturers seeing gains.

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Bullish
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90%
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Short Term

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US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) close Thursday's session higher following AI optimism tied to the US trade deal with Taiwan. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the biggest market themes from today’s trading day, including how small-cap indexes are reaching record highs, stock movements in semiconductor chip manufacturers, and price trends in silver (SI=F). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.

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Original article published by Unknown on January 16, 2026.
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