US stock market today: S&P 500 gains, Nvidia backs CoreWeave, Apple Target raised, USA Rare Earth surges

The S&P 500 edged higher as US stocks reacted to strong data, major company news, and investor optimism. Tech shares gained attention, while gold and rare earth stocks stood out. Markets stayed alert to political news, earnings reports, and the Federal Reserve’s next move, keeping traders cautious but hopeful this week.