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On March 17, 2026, the NASDAQ Composite Index witnessed a notable increase of approximately 0.5-0.6%, sustaining its steady rebound trajectory. Gains were primarily driven by tech and AI stocks, particularly Nvidia, Micron Technology, Arm Holdings, and Qualcomm. Notably, Uber's stock surged 6% following its announcement of strategic partnerships in robotaxi and AI technologies. Despite prevailing geopolitical tensions and fluctuations in oil prices, the NASDAQ's resilience underscores robust investor confidence in the tech sector's growth prospects. Investors are eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve's 2-day meeting (March 17-18), anticipating that interest rates will remain unchanged and seeking clarity on potential future rate cuts.

On March 4, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite declined approximately 1.0% due to prevailing risk-off sentiment and heightened market volatility amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The CBOE Volatility Index experienced a sharp increase, indicative of elevated risk aversion. Nevertheless, U.S. stocks recovered losses after reports surfaced that Iran had signaled potential outreach to the U.S.

On February 26, 2026, U.S. stock markets experienced a decline, with the Nasdaq Composite plummeting due to diminished investor enthusiasm for high-valuation tech stocks despite robust corporate earnings. NVIDIA's stock price dropped approximately 4-4.5% following the release of better-than-expected quarterly results, exerting pressure on the tech sector. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell, with the Nasdaq declining around 1½%, the S&P 500 slipping ~0.9-1.0%, and the Dow decreasing ~0.4-0.6%. The downward pressure on the tech sector was partially mitigated by gains in financial and defensive stocks.