Stocks Settle Higher as Nasdaq Posts a Record High on Tech Strength

U.S. equities finished higher Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 1.05%, the Dow up 0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 up 1.73%. June E-mini S&P futures rose 0.99%, signaling a broadly risk-on tone across stocks and index futures. The move appears to reflect market sentiment and technical momentum rather than a specific company or macro catalyst.

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U.S. equities finished higher Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 1.05%, the Dow up 0.69%, and the Nasdaq 100 up 1.73%. June E-mini S&P futures rose 0.99%, signaling a broadly risk-on tone across stocks and index futures. The move appears to reflect market sentiment and technical momentum rather than a specific company or macro catalyst.