Global Markets × Macro

Nasdaq Hits Historic 25K at 25,114—May Day Trading Records

On May 1st, Nasdaq closed at 25,114.44, up 0.89%, marking the first time the index breached the 25,000 threshold. The S&P 500 joined the rally, posting a new high of 7,230.12. The Dow lagged with a 0.31% decline to 49,499.27, but Big Tech momentum drove the broader market forward.

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