Broadcom, Tesla Propel Nasdaq 100 Gains, Bitcoin Hits $107,000, Fuels Crypto Stocks Rally: What’s Driving Markets Monday?
Tech stocks extended their rally to new heights on Monday, with the Nasdaq 100 index climbing over 1% to surpass 22,000 points, fueled by robust gains among key components in the index.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) led the charge, soaring over 8% after receiving bullish price-target updates from analysts. The company’s AI-driven growth potential gained further traction on Friday following its announcement of a collaboration with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) to produce a cutting-edge AI chip.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) also rallied, jumping more than 5%, pushing its post-election gains to 85%, buoyed by positive analyst sentiment. Wedbush Securities described Tesla as a “game-changer” in AI and autonomous advancements under Trump’s administration, adding to the bullish outlook.
Among other indices, the Russell 2000 rose 1%, while the S&P 500 edged up 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, dipped 0.2%, weighed down by …