Tech Stocks Soar to New Heights
The tech sector is on fire, with the Nasdaq Composite surging 1% and key players like software and megacaps leading the charge. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) has been on a tear, advancing 1.5% and reaching new heights for the fourth consecutive day since mid-October.
Software Players Shine
Earnings season is proving to be a boon for software companies, with Salesforce leading the pack with a 9% gain after reporting strong quarterly results. Adobe and ServiceNow followed suit, climbing 4% and 5%, respectively. Other notable gainers in the software space include GoDaddy, Oracle, and Palo Alto Networks, each rising around 3%.
Megacap Tech Stocks Join the Party
The rally wasn’t limited to software players, as megacap tech stocks also got in on the action. Apple hit a new record, inching higher by 0.1%, while Amazon outperformed among the Magnificent Seven names, jumping more than 2%. Nvidia, Alphabet, and Microsoft also rose at least 1% each, although Meta Platforms was the lone laggard, dipping about 0.9%.
Semiconductor Stocks Get a Boost
Marvell Technology was another significant gainer, surging 21% after reporting a solid quarter. Within the semiconductor space, Broadcom and Arm Holdings added roughly 1% each.
Other Tech Funds Reach New Highs
The rally wasn’t limited to individual stocks, as other technology funds also reached new heights. The First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (SKYY) and iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) both notched new highs, indicating a broad-based rally in the tech sector.
A Bright Outlook for Tech
As the tech sector continues to power ahead, investors are likely to remain optimistic about its prospects. With earnings season still underway, it will be interesting to see if the rally can be sustained in the coming weeks. One thing is certain, however – tech stocks are once again proving to be a driving force in the market.
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