Tech led a higher close

Key Points

• 1

  The Nasdaq rose 2.54%, leading major indexes.

• 2

  Small-company shares also rose strongly.

• 3

  Industrials and materials posted strong gains.

• 4

  Energy was the weakest major sector.

• 5

  The fear gauge stayed very low despite gains.

Sector Performance

• TechnologyGrowth companies like semiconductors & softwareRose sharply with Nasdaq strength.
  +3.73%
• MaterialsSteel, chemicals, and raw materialsJumped with cyclical strength.
  +3.27%
• IndustrialsAirlines, machinery, and defense companiesRose strongly with cyclical strength.
  +3.24%
• Consumer DiscretionaryCars, retail — things people want but don't needRose as risk appetite improved.↗Source
  +2.48%
• Communication ServicesTelecom, media, and internet companiesGained, but trailed stronger sectors.
  +1.00%
• Health CareHospitals, pharma, and medical devicesGained, but did not lead.
  +0.81%
• FinancialsBanks, insurance, and brokerage firmsRose, but gains were limited.
  +0.75%
• UtilitiesElectric, water, and gas utility companiesFinished nearly flat.
  +0.11%
• Real EstateReal estate investment trusts (REITs)Edged lower as tech led.
  -0.16%
• Consumer StaplesFood, household goods — everyday essentialsSlipped as defensive demand faded.
  -0.26%
• EnergyOil and gas companiesFell despite broad market gains.
  -1.94%

Tech and industrials led today.