The Nasdaq (^IXIC) is popping thanks to a rise in both chip stocks and Apple (AAPL), which got an upgrade to “Buy” at Bank of America. Investors have also been keeping an eye on housing data. Housing starts fell in December, but the average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 6.6%, the lowest level since May 2023. Trending tickers on Yahoo Finance include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSM), Humana (HUM), and UnitedHealth Group (UNH).

Top guests on Yahoo Finance Live today include:
3:20 p.m. ET - Robin Vince, BNY Mellon CEO & President
3:40 p.m. ET - Laura Alber, Williams-Sonoma CEO
4:20 p.m. ET - Jim Tobin, NAHB CEO
4:30 p.m. ET - Jim Farley, Ford CEO