S&P 500 and NASDAQ are higher, with the latter outperforming, as the VIX declines 6.80% to 16.45, indicating reduced market volatility.
Tech is the clear winner, up 2.64%, while Industrials and Materials also post gains, and Consumer Staples, Real Estate, and Utilities are among the laggards.
The 10Y Yield is higher at 4.42, up 1.01%, and the US Dollar Index is steady at 101.34, with a modest 0.02% gain.
AAPL, TSLA, and NVDA are leading the charge, with gains of 2.88%, 2.84%, and 2.55%, respectively, driven by tech sector strength.
Monitor ETH-USD and BTC-USD, which are up 1.36% and 0.88%, respectively, as well as GOOGL, which gained 1.17%, for potential further momentum.