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Semiconductor shares are reacting very differently, creating opportunities and risks for dealers. In Wednesday's late after-hours trading, NVDA slipped 8.62%, while AMD picked up 4.32% and Broadcom advanced 2.39%.
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In today's stock market today news, Semiconductor shares are reacting very differently, creating opportunities and risks for dealers, according to investingLive. In Wednesday's late after-hours trading, NVDA slipped 8.62%, while AMD picked up 4.32% and Broadcom advanced 2.39%.
Stock market today: the details
The New York Times reported an alleged second extramarital relationship involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a firm vice president who reports directly to him on November 11. AMD outperformed Nvidia by close to 13% (!) during the observed after-hours period. Nvidia also trades at about 20.5 times enterprise value to EBITDA, compared with AMD's 81.1 times.
Why stock market today matters for traders
Equity moves reflect expectations for earnings, interest rates and economic growth. Strong or weak results from large companies can shift sentiment across whole sectors and indices.
Stock-market sentiment also spills over into currencies: risk-on moods tend to favour higher-yielding currencies, while sell-offs often support safe havens.
Market reaction and data
Crypto prices at the time of writing, from Binance spot data (2026-11-12 06:11 UTC):
| Asset | Last price (USDT) | 24h change | 24h high | 24h low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 73,654.00 | -0.28% | 74,811.45 | 73,390.13 |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 2,049.87 | -0.88% | 2,103.78 | 2,035.83 |
On the currency side, the latest ECB daily reference rates (2026-11-11) show EUR/USD 1.1127, GBP/USD 1.3307, AUD/USD 0.6859, NZD/USD 0.5583, USD/JPY 159.23, USD/CHF 0.8299, USD/CAD 1.4235, USD/CNY 6.6707. These are reference fixes, not live quotes.
What to watch next for stock market today
Traders will track upcoming earnings, guidance from company management, bond yields and macro data that could change the rate outlook.
Key scheduled releases on the economic calendar:
- GBP GDP m/m on Thu Nov 12, 07:00 UTC, forecast 0.0%, previous 0.1%
- USD Core PPI m/m on Fri Nov 13, 13:30 UTC, forecast 0.3%, previous 0.7%
- USD PPI m/m on Fri Nov 13, 13:30 UTC, forecast 0.4%, previous 1.3%
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FAQ
What is the latest stock market today news?
Semiconductor shares are reacting very differently, creating opportunities and risks for dealers.
Why do stock markets react to interest rates?
Higher rates raise borrowing costs and reduce the present value of future profits, which tends to weigh on stock valuations, especially for growth companies.
Where does this information come from?
This report is based on coverage from investingLive, checked against market data where available. It is a summary for information only and not investment advice.
Risk warning: This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Trading forex, CFDs, stocks and crypto carries a high risk of losing money. Prices move fast – check live quotes before you trade.
