The semiconductor industry has faced a number of headwinds, from uncertainty around tariff policy in the U.S. and chip export restrictions to China.

U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Wednesday as investors digested minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting and shares of chip designers fell in late trading. Investors also awaited results from Nvidia,

As much as I treasure the Steam Deck as my closest gaming companion, the handheld’s limitations will inevitably become more stark with time. Valve’s handheld PC is still one of the cheapest of its class.

Nvidia released its GeForce Now app for Steam Deck on Thursday, the company announced in a blog post. This app lets Steam Deck players enjoy their games at the max graphics settings with all the visual bells and whistles.

NVIDIA'S GeForce NOW cloud-gaming app is finally available for Steam Deck. This brings access to more than 2,200 supported titles.

Nvidia reported its fiscal first-quarter results after Wednesday’s closing bell. Investors are focused on the company's ability to withstand restrictions on its China business, as well as Nvidia’s overall trajectory with its new Blackwell lineup.

US stocks ended higher despite tariff uncertainty. An appeals court reinstated Trump's tariffs for now. Strong Nvidia results lent stocks support.

The chipmaker reports earnings after the close tonight. Investors are already bidding the shares higher in hopes of good news.