Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Dow, S&P 500 Higher as Chip Stocks and Bitcoin Rally, Oil Prices Fall The stock market's recent surge has been driven by tech stocks and bitcoin's rising value.
However, beneath this surface level story lies a more complex tale of two markets.
On one hand, the Nasdaq continues to lead the Dow and S&P 500 higher, buoyed by strong performances from chip stocks and cryptocurrencies. In contrast, oil prices have taken a hit in recent days.