S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge to record highs after AI chipmaker rally

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What happened

S&P tops 7,800 for first time in history as investors optimistic despite signs of instability in US economy The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at a record high after a rally around AI chipmakers and a dip in US treasury yields.

Key facts

  • S&P tops 7,800 for first time in history as investors optimistic despite signs of instability in US economy The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at a record high after a rally around AI chipmakers and a dip in US treasury yields.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:28:42 UTC.

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