Nasdaq-100 Roars Past 18,000: Tech Index Soars Over 4% in Blistering Start

The Nasdaq-100 (NDX) index surged dramatically in early trading on April 8th, reflecting a powerful wave of buying interest in major technology and growth stocks. As of 10:08:51 AM UTC-4, the index reached an impressive 18,144.29.

This represented a substantial gain of +713.60 points, translating to a significant +4.09% increase for the session at that time. The sharp upward move launched the index well clear of its previous closing mark of 17,430.68, underscoring the strong positive sentiment driving the market.

Intraday trading showed a vigorous start, with the Nasdaq-100 climbing consistently after the opening bell. The index displayed notable upward momentum through the first hour of trading, pushing towards the 18,200 level and highlighting strong investor confidence early in the day.