U.S. semiconductor companies will get a closer look from investors in coming weeks, after diverging reports from two industry leaders abroad set off a volatile few days of trading. Because semiconductors are key components in a broad array of products,

On the winning side of Wall Street was Intuitive Surgical, which climbed 10% after reporting stronger-than-expected profit for the latest quarter. The company, whose robotic-assisted systems allow for less-invasive surgery, also delivered better revenue than expected.

The stock market had another bull run this week, with the S&P 500 (SP500) closing in green for the sixth consecutive week. Wall Street's advance was driven by strong earnings, a positive retail sales report and increased hopes that the Federal Reserve would be able to deliver a soft landing.