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AI pushes the Nasdaq to a record-breaking close
The Nasdaq achieved a record-breaking close, surpassing its previous record high of 16,057.44, which was established on November 21, 2021.
Artificial assistance
Artificial intelligence-related technology stocks, such as Nvidia (NVDA.O) and Microsoft (MSFT.O), have greatly boosted the index.
The Nasdaq Composite has increased by almost 7.2% this year.
The tech-focused index surged 43% in 2023, and as chipmakers gained traction and confidence increased that the Fed might achieve a soft landing—that is, curb inflation without inciting a recession—stocks surged strongly by year-end.
In contrast, Nvidia increased by 1.9% on Thursday, bringing its total gain from a year ago to around 250%.
Market boom
Every S&P 500 subs sector saw a gain at the end of the month.
Analysts at Deutsche Bank report that the index has now increased for 16 of the past 18 weeks, matching the record most winning weeks last attained in 1971.
Bitcoin also moved closer to its all-time high.
The price of the virtual currency momentarily surpassed $64,000 as spot bitcoin ETFs helped drive it to heights last seen in 2021.
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