Nasdaq-100 Jumps Over 1% as Tech Stocks Lead Morning Rally

The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) index showed significant strength in early trading Tuesday, climbing sharply as investor appetite for technology shares appeared robust.

As of 10:27:08 AM UTC-4 on April 9th, the widely-watched tech-heavy index was trading at 17,282.35. This marked a substantial gain of +191.94 points, equivalent to a +1.12% increase for the trading day so far, according to data from INDEXNASDAQ.

The index’s performance indicates a strong rebound from its previous close of 17,090.40. Intraday activity shows the Nasdaq-100 opening higher and pushing well into positive territory, briefly touching above the 17,400 level before settling slightly lower, yet still maintaining significant gains. This upward momentum highlights early confidence in the US equity market, particularly within the technology sector.