Nasdaq’s Wild Week: Tech Titans Soar & Plunge as Volatility Spikes – What’s Next?
The Nasdaq closed at 22,679.98 Friday, up 117 points, capping a volatile week near record highs. Nvidia shares retreated after hitting records, while AMD jumped 34% on an OpenAI chip deal. The KBW Regional Bank Index rebounded after sharp losses as banks addressed loan and fraud concerns. The VIX spiked to a six-month high before easing, with traders bracing for volatility ahead of major tech earnings and a delayed U.S. inflation report.