The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached new closing highs on Tuesday 11th June 2024, propelled by Apple as the tech giant’s stock hit a record itself.
The S&P 500 index climbed to a new high to close at 5375, while the Nasdaq Composite finished the day at 17343. Both indices also hit new intraday highs. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by around 120 points to close at 38747.
S&P 500 reaches new all-time high on 11th June 2024
Nasdaq Composite hits new all-time high on 11th June 2024
Investors seemed to be cashing in on Nvidia, a leader in artificial intelligence, and shifting focus to Apple, which recently introduced new features likely to drive a surge in iPhone upgrades.
Apple’s stock reached a new high during the trading session, its first since December 2023, with around a 7% increase. Nvidia’s stock declined by 0.7% as some profit taking ensued.