U.S. Stocks Surge as NASDAQ Hits 18,000 and Amazon Reaches $200

The U.S. stock market kicked off the second half of 2024 with significant gains. On July 1, the S&P 500 and NASDAQ ended higher, with the NASDAQ closing at a new all-time high above 18,000. On July 2, Amazon's stock surged to $200 per share, marking a new all-time high. Apple also saw its stock rise by 1.7%, ending at a new record high. The $SPY and $QQQ ETFs reflected these positive movements.