Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the NYSE, recaps a week of record-breaking gains across stocks and gold, driven by strong momentum and AI-fueled optimism. AMD led the charge after announcing a major partnership with OpenAI, while xAI’s reported $20B raise kept Nvidia in focus. Utilities and Tech outperformed, with Real Estate and Materials trailing amid rising yields and geopolitical pressure. Strong AI demand and investor enthusiasm continued to lift markets.
