Futures on the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.9%, putting the benchmark within touching distance of its October record.
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Moneycontrol28-01-2026, 17:06

S&P 500 Nears 7,000 Mark Amid Tech Rally, AI Boom

  • Technology stocks, fueled by ASML's strong orders and AI trade, propelled global indexes higher.
  • Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.9%, nearing its October record, while S&P 500 contracts pointed towards 7,000.
  • ASML Holding NV surged over 5% on better-than-expected fourth-quarter bookings, boosting tech sentiment.
  • SoftBank Group Corp. is in talks to invest $30 billion in OpenAI, and SK Hynix Inc. saw profit rise due to memory demand.
  • Investors await the Federal Reserve's policy decision and earnings from Microsoft, Tesla, and Meta Platforms.

Why It Matters: Tech-driven rally pushes S&P 500 towards 7,000, fueled by AI investments and strong earnings.

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