NASDAQ, S&P 500, Dow Jones Analysis – Markets Test New Highs As Tech Stocks Rally

Key Insights

• S&P 500 moved towards the 4030 level amid a strong rally in the tech stock segment. 
• The tech-heavy NASDAQ is trying to settle above 11,900 as appetite for risk is growing at a robust pace. 
• Dow Jones is today’s laggard as traders are focused on buying tech stocks. 

S&P 500 (SPX500)

S&P 500 tested new highs as tech stocks rallied. Traders bet that big tech earnings reports, which will be released this week, will exceed analyst estimates.

The rally is broad, and all market segments are moving higher. The appetite for risk is growing, so traders ignore rising Treasury yields, which could have put some pressure on the yield-sensitive tech stocks.

Western Digital, AMD, and Tesla are up by more than 7% in today’s trading session. Traders stay focused on buying stocks that have suffered strong pullbacks in 2022.

From a big picture point of view, traders bet that analysts have pushed their earnings estimates to low levels so companies will easily beat them.

NASDAQ (NAS100)

The tech-heavy NASDAQ rallied as leading tech stocks gained strong upside momentum.

Traders have shrugged off recession worries and focused on the upcoming earnings reports. This week, traders will have a chance to take a look at the reports from Microsoft, Tesla, and Intel.

Microsoft’s report will be released tomorrow after the market close and will have a significant impact on NASDAQ dynamics. Today, the stock is up by 1.5%.

Dow Jones (US30)

Dow Jones continues to underperform as traders stay focused on buying tech stocks. While S&P 500 and NASDAQ are testing new highs, Dow Jones has settled below January highs.

Intel, Apple, and Salesforce are the biggest gainers among Dow Jones components today. Procter & Gamble is down by 0.7% as the stock remains under pressure after the recent earnings report.

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