NASDAQ 100 index surpasses 30,000 for the first time
The NASDAQ 100 index has surpassed the 30,000 mark for the first time, driven by strong performance in semiconductor stocks and increased investor interest in AI-related equities. This milestone reflects a broader trend of rising optimism in the tech sector, particularly around companies involved in AI and chip manufacturing. As the market continues to navigate geopolitical and inflation concerns, the growth in corporate earnings is also contributing to the index's record run.
- ▪The NASDAQ 100 index rose 1.77% to reach 30,002.45, marking a historic milestone.
- ▪Chipmakers led the rally, with Micron gaining nearly 15% after a positive UBS upgrade.
- ▪The S&P 500 and NASDAQ rose as AI optimism outweighed concerns related to the Middle East.
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Photo by Corbis/Getty Images. NASDAQ 100 index surpasses 30,000 for the first time The tech-heavy index crosses a psychological milestone that analysts have been eyeing since mid-2025, fueled by AI spending and strong earnings. Share Add us on Google By Editorial Team · Edited by Estefano May. 26, 2026 window.sevioads = window.sevioads || []; var sevioads_preferences = []; sevioads_preferences[0] = {}; sevioads_preferences[0].zone = "01f21ccf-2092-46b1-9ac7-8c44cc782e0f"; sevioads_preferences[0].adType = "native"; sevioads_preferences[0].inventoryId = "c5700508-581b-472c-8fdd-a931cdbfc8e1"; sevioads_preferences[0].accountId = "1e47efc1-ec2d-4fca-a8b9-354e249e5095"; sevioads.push(sevioads_preferences); The Nasdaq 100 surpassed 30,000 for the first time Tuesday, extending a record run…
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