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Record Highs for Nasdaq and S&P 500 Driven by Tech Gains

Nvidia and semiconductor stocks propel markets ahead of key inflation data and earnings reports.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York on July 3, 2024.
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Overview

  • The S&P 500 surpassed 5,600 for the first time, achieving its longest winning streak in eight months.
  • The Nasdaq also reached an all-time high, with significant contributions from Nvidia and other tech giants.
  • Taiwan Semiconductor's strong quarterly revenue boosted the semiconductor sector, lifting stocks like Micron and Qorvo.
  • Investors are optimistic about a potential interest rate cut following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments.
  • Upcoming inflation data and quarterly earnings will test the sustainability of the current market rally.