NEW YORK – The Nasdaq Composite index (.IXIC) kicked off Tuesday’s trading session with significant upward momentum, signaling strong investor appetite early in the day.
As of 10:19 AM Eastern Time on April 9th, the tech-heavy index surged to 15,463.83. This represents a robust gain of +195.91 points, translating to a +1.28% increase for the day’s trading so far.
The positive move builds considerably on the previous day’s close of 15,267.91, indicating a clear break into positive territory right from the market open. Intraday activity shows the index climbing sharply after the bell, finding support above the 15,300 level before pushing past 15,450.
Market participants are watching closely as this key benchmark, home to many of the world’s largest technology companies, shows considerable strength in the morning hours. The gains reflect active buying pressure and a positive sentiment driving the index higher compared to its prior close.