Nasdaq Rallies on Strong Tech Earnings Amid Trade War Concerns
U.S. equities advanced Thursday as robust earnings from Microsoft and Meta Platforms buoyed investor sentiment, offsetting lingering anxieties over escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The Nasdaq Composite led gains, closing 1.52% higher despite paring earlier advances, with Microsoft surging 7.6% and Meta climbing 4.2% following better-than-expected quarterly results.
Tech’s resilience surprised markets bracing for tariff impacts on cloud computing and digital advertising revenues. The S&P 500 edged up 0.63% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average extended its yearly winning streak with a 0.21% gain, demonstrating remarkable stability amid global growth concerns.