Why Super Micro Computer Stock Is Soaring Today
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock is rocketing higher Wednesday in response to multiple positive catalysts. The company's share price was up 10.2% as of 2:45 p.m. ET. At the same point in the session, the S 500 had risen 1.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 2.9%.
Supermicro's valuation is climbing today thanks to a combination of encouraging developments on the macroeconomic front. The stock is also seeing bullish momentum in conjunction with the announcement of a new server and expanded generative artificial intelligence (AI) partnership with .
Recent comments from President Donald Trump and other leaders in the administration point to a significant pivot in trade policy that could help lower tariffs and alleviate concerns among investors. According to a report from Reuters, the administration could lower tariffs on Chinese goods to between 50% and 65% -- a big pullback from the 145% import tax currently applied to most goods from the country. In comments today, Trump also said that he didn't intend to try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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