Nasdaq Surges Amid AI Frenzy and Fed Optimism – EA Skyrockets on $50B Buyout Buzz
The Nasdaq Composite closed at 22,484.07 on Sept. 26, up 0.44% for the day but down about 0.7% for the week. Electronic Arts surged 15% on reports of a $50 billion go-private deal, while CarMax plunged 20% after missing Q2 estimates. Navan and Lendbuzz filed for Nasdaq IPOs amid renewed tech IPO activity. Investors await major tech earnings in early October, focusing on AI demand.