StocksAug 3, 2026, 7:33 PM

US Stocks Surge on First Trading Day of August

US equities rallied sharply on Monday, with the Nasdaq jumping more than 2% as tech stocks led global gains.

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US stocks kicked off August with a powerful rally on Monday, extending a broad market advance. The session marked a strong start to the new trading month, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing over 2%.

Technology shares were the standout performers, leading global equity gains on the day. The tech-heavy index’s surge reflected renewed buying interest in the sector, driving the broader market higher.

Source: FXStreet Forex News

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