Nasdaq Frenzy: Tech Titans’ AI-Fueled Surge Hits Records Ahead of Fed Cut & Earnings Bonanza
The Nasdaq Composite hit a record high Monday, rising nearly 1.4% amid an AI-driven rally and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. Nvidia surged 5% toward a $5 trillion market cap after announcing $500 billion in new AI chip orders. Microsoft, Alphabet, and Apple all reached or neared record valuations before earnings. The Fed is expected to cut rates by 0.25% today following cooler inflation data.