US stocks: Nasdaq hits record as megacap gains offset elevated Treasury yields

On Monday, the S&P 500 gained ground and the Nasdaq Composite hit a historic high, propelled by heavyweight stocks. The technology sector led this upward trend, thanks to impressive performance from Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Tesla. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average faced a slight setback amid elevated Treasury yields. Strong expectations for corporate earnings are buoying U.S. equities, even as inflation and geopolitical uncertainties persist.