US Stocks Open Higher; Nvidia Rises 1.9% as Huang Forecasts 2027 Chip Sales Doubling 2026

On September 17, 2026, the three major US stock indices opened higher. The Dow rose 0.9%, the S&P 500 gained 1.2%, and the Nasdaq advanced 1.5%. Semiconductor shares broadly climbed, with Nvidia up 1.9%. Jensen Huang said chip sales in 2027 will reach twice the 2026 level. Cloud computing services provider Nebius rose 9.8%.