Nasdaq Hits Record High as Tech Stocks Surge Amid AI Optimism

The Nasdaq Composite reached a new record high as tech stocks surged, driven by optimism around AI spending and easing concerns over the Iran war. The index rose over 1.5% to close above 24,000, outperforming the S&P 500. Investors are focusing on tech earnings for clarity on AI investment trends.

By Colin Laidley Thu, April 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Nasdaq Hits Record High as Tech Stocks Surge Amid AI Optimism

Topics: AI trade Iran war impact Market sentiment Nasdaq Tech stocks

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