(Corrects 2nd paragraph to say Super instead of Sun) NEW YORK :U.S. technology-related stocks including many involved in artificial intelligence rose sharply on Thursday following stronger-than-expected results from Microsoft and Meta Platforms, while investors awaited results from Apple and Amazon.com after the closing bell. Shares of Microsoft jumped 8.6 per cent and Meta Platforms gained 4.8 per cent, while AI heavyweight Nvidia was up 4.3 per cent. Also in the AI space, Advanced Micro