Dynamic Recovery Following a Turbulent Week
The Nasdaq 100 Index has orchestrated a remarkable rebound, boasting the most compelling weekly performance since October 2023 with a substantial 5.9% surge. This robust rally starkly contrasts the preceding week’s jolting 5.8% plummet, marking it as the index’s grimmest performance in almost two years.
Rising Tech Stocks Causing Waves
The technology sector has been a major driver of this resurgence, propelling tech stocks up by 5.9% over the week, effectively erasing the losses from the previous week. The market atmosphere has been electrified by a string of encouraging economic indicators, illustrating modest inflation, consistent jobless claims, and an optimistic consumer sentiment report.
This positive data landscape has solidified the market’s belief in an impending interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, the first of its kind in over four years, expected during the upcoming meeting. Market sentiments are divided between a 25-basis-point cut and a more aggressive 50-basis-point cut, with the latter gaining momentum recently, as per the CME FedWatch tool.
An analysis by Goldman Sachs has shed light on the post-rate cut stock market dynamics. Historical data suggests that if the U.S. economy steers clear of a recession post-rate cut, stock performance tends to be buoyant over the subsequent three to six months. In contrast, during a recession, stocks usually witness a subdued performance post-rate cut.
Leading Tech Stocks Steering the Charge
Several technology stocks have showcased impressive growth over the past trading week, actively contributing to the Nasdaq 100 rally. Notable among these top-performing stocks are:
Name | Price Change % (5D) | Industry |
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Arm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ARM) | 26.00% | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment |
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) | 22.53% | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment |
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) | 18.39% | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals |
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD) | 17.24% | Entertainment |
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) | 15.81% | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) | 13.60% | Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment |
Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) | 13.24% | Electric Utilities |
Let’s continue to observe the dynamic market movements as investors navigate through these exciting times.