Tech and Retail Stocks Surge As Investor Sentiment Rises

Technology companies and rising consumer stocks are propelling markets to new highs as investor confidence grows.
Analysts foresee ongoing gains for stocks exposed to artificial intelligence and semiconductor technologies.
Overall market gauges show fears of an economic slowdown are easing, signaling a new market bull run may have begun.
Big Tech leaders like Apple and Amazon remain fundamentally strong, analysts say, though regulatory risks persist.
Retailers gaining from consumers trading down to cheaper goods are also well positioned, analysts argue.