VVSM.DE is trading at β¬95.73 with a +3.02% gain, primarily as a broad semiconductor and AI-infrastructure rebound lifts chip stocks.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index advanced about 2.78% on September 18, with NVIDIA and other AI-exposed names helping lead the rally on resilient AI-demand expectations.
- U.S. equity futures are higher and Asian equities firmer amid improved U.S.-China sentiment.
- TSMCβs planned $52β56 billion 2026 capital expenditure reinforces the semiconductor-capacity and AI-investment narrative.