S&P 500 Hits Record High as Tech Rally Extends Into Third Week
The S&P 500 surged to a fresh all-time high driven by technology stocks. The benchmark gained 1.2% to close at 5,847 while the Nasdaq jumped 1.8%. Market breadth was strongly positive with advancers o
The S&P 500 surged to a fresh all-time high driven by technology stocks. The benchmark gained 1.2% to close at 5,847 while the Nasdaq jumped 1.8%. Market breadth was strongly positive with advancers outnumbering decliners 3-to-1. The VIX fell 8% to 14.2.
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