Nasdaq Sizzles on Tech Mania as Shutdown and Fed Drama Unfold – Will the Rally Last?
Nasdaq futures rose 0.4% early Monday after the index closed Friday at 22,484.07, up 0.44% but still down 0.7% for the week. Electronic Arts jumped 15% on a reported $50 billion buyout offer, while Intel rallied on talks with Apple. Asian markets climbed and gold hit a record $3,800/oz. U.S. investors watched for a possible government shutdown and awaited the September jobs report.