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Stock market reaches new high on tech sector strength

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Sep 22, 2026 Taiwan benchmark Taiex rises to record intraday high as tech stocks advance Bullish

Sep 21, 2026 Stock Market Today, Sept. 21: Tech Strength Powers Nasdaq to Record Close Bullish

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Aug 14, 2026 Stocks Set To Post Fresh All Time High As Tech Euphoria Returns Neutral

Taiwan benchmark Taiex rises to record intraday high as tech stocks advance CNBC · Sep 22, 2026 Mixed

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On September 21, the Nasdaq Composite surged 2.26% to a record close of 27,122, driven by tech sector strength. The S&P 500 climbed 1.49% to 7,765, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.71% to 52,049. Tesla (TSLA) and NVIDIA (NVDA) led the rally, with Tesla poised to jump at open based on pre-market trading. Microsoft (MSFT) also contributed to the tech-heavy indexes' gains.

The tech sector's strength pushed major indexes to new highs, with the S&P 500 nearing its record close. Falling crude oil costs supported tech-heavy indexes, as lower energy prices reduce input costs for tech companies and boost consumer spending on tech products. However, traders noted an unusual occurrence: more than 70% of S&P 500 stocks traded below their 50-day moving averages, a situation last seen in 1999, indicating broad-based weakness beneath the surface of the market's gains.

Investors should watch Tesla's earnings report on October 19 for further insights into the electric vehicle sector's momentum. Additionally, the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting on November 2-3 will be crucial, as any changes in interest rate projections could impact risk appetite and tech sector performance. Lastly, the upcoming earnings season, starting in mid-October, will provide a clearer picture of tech companies' fundamentals and their ability to sustain the sector's recent rally.

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