Market talks highlight significant gains for SoftBank Group, Apple, and Meta Platforms as investors react to recent developments. SoftBank shares surged following positive analyst commentary, while Apple benefits from strong iPhone demand. Meta Platforms saw increased interest after reporting better-than-expected ad revenue.

The Technology, Media and Telecom sector showed broad strength, with many companies posting record quarterly results. Investors are closely watching semiconductor supply chains and cloud computing trends shaping the sector outlook.