At midday on Aug. 25, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.58% as tech selling pressure eased. The S&P 500 gained 0.23% and the Dow added 0.07%, while Dick's Sporting Goods fell 27%.
Nvidia is scheduled to announce information critical to stock market investors. The announcement could significantly impact the company's stock and the broader market.
The Japanese stock market has fallen in back-to-back sessions, losing nearly 700 points or 1%. The Nikkei 225 is just above 65,525 points and may decline further on Tuesday.
Microsoft is expected to have the best free cash flow among major tech companies in 2026. Competitors may have less cash after heavy data center spending.