Nasdaq surges 2% as tech rallies on election results, AMD earnings

- The stock market rallied Wednesday as tech stocks led gains following Democratic election gains and strong earnings from chipmakers.

- Indices: Nasdaq Composite rose more than 2%, Dow Jones surged about 2%, S&P 500 moved higher Apple, Microsoft hit all-time highs as Nasdaq surges 2% in post-election rally: AlphaCheck - Technology sector: Apple and Microsoft surged, with Apple's market cap topping $5 trillion as both hit all-time highs Apple, Microsoft hit all-time highs as Nasdaq surges 2% in post-election rally: AlphaCheck - Advanced Micro Devices: Shares rose 5.73% in premarket trading after beating Q3 earnings and revenue forecasts Stock Market Today (Nov. 4, 2026): Nasdaq climbs as Democrats take House and Senate - Oil prices: Brent crude fell more than 2% to around $100 per barrel on hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict Apple, Microsoft hit all-time highs as Nasdaq surges 2% in post-election rally: AlphaCheck - Consumer Defensive: Sector saw losses as investors favored growth stocks amid election-driven optimism Stock Market Today, Nov. 3: Markets Edge Higher as Semiconductor Stocks Rebound - Semiconductor stocks: Rebounded Tuesday on strong data center demand, with AMD and Super Micro Computer surging after earnings Stock Market Today, Nov. 3: Markets Edge Higher as Semiconductor Stocks Rebound