Why is Nasdaq suddenly up today? S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite jump despite Iran crisis shock — here’s what’s boosting Nasdaq sentiment

The Nasdaq Composite rose 80.79 points to 22,749.00, up 0.36%, after falling 1.6% earlier today. Investors first sold on Iran strike fears. Then they bought the dip. Strong gains in NVIDIA Corporation and Microsoft Corporation lifted the tech-heavy index. The S&P 500 stayed flat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped. Bitcoin jumped over 5%. Gold spiked. The CBOE Volatility Index hit 2026 highs. Investors balanced risk and growth. AI stocks drove momentum. Traders now watch oil prices and...