Record Highs: Trade Deal Hopes Fuel Stock Market Surge to Fresh Peaks
The S&P 500 closed above 6,800 for the first time Monday, with the Dow and Nasdaq also hitting record highs. Hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal and tech stock gains drove the rally. Qualcomm surged over 11% after unveiling new AI chips, while investors expect a Federal Reserve rate cut at the end of October.