Global Tech Spotlight Turns to GTC 2026 as Markets Rally
With NVIDIA's flagship GTC 2026 conference just hours away, investor sentiment around semiconductor and storage stocks continues to strengthen. In after-hours trading, shares of key memory players surged—SanDisk climbed over 3.8%, while Micron advanced more than 2.8%, reflecting growing confidence in the expanding AI infrastructure landscape.
Asian Markets Follow Suit with Chip Sector Gains
Positive momentum extended to Hong Kong-listed semiconductor stocks, where a broad rally unfolded amid rising global demand for high-performance computing. The sector’s upward trend highlights sustained investor belief in the long-term growth of the AI chip ecosystem.
NVDA Sees After-Hours Uptick, Derivative Positions Reach New Highs
NVIDIA edged up 1% in night trading, with its contract price holding near $182. Data reveals that open interest for NVDA perpetual contracts on a decentralized derivatives platform has hit $68.7 million. Though 24-hour volume dipped to $6.12 million, the figure remains elevated, signaling persistent market engagement.
Keynote Anticipation Builds Ahead of GTC Launch
Held from March 16 to 19 in San Jose, California, GTC 2026 is expected to draw over 30,000 developers, researchers, and industry leaders from more than 190 countries. Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote address at 2:00 AM Beijing time on March 17. With over 1,000 sessions scheduled, the event is poised to unveil major advancements in AI, robotics, data centers, and autonomous systems.