US Stock Markets Rise on Tech and AI Gains Amid Middle East and Oil Price Concerns

US stock markets rose sharply on Monday, led by gains in technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks. The Dow Jones increased about 0.9%, the S&P 500 by over 1%, and the Nasdaq by around 1.4%, supported by strong performances from companies like Meta, Nvidia, Tesla, and Micron. Investors also responded to easing oil prices near $100 per barrel amid developments in the Middle East conflict and expectations around Federal Reserve policies. Market sentiment balanced optimism over AI advancements with caution over geopolitical risks and energy prices.