The NASDAQ 100 index has surged to a new intraday record high, rising by 1.3% in early trading. This comes as investors are keenly focused on upcoming economic updates and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is also on track to set a record, driven by anticipation of Powell's remarks and strong earnings reports. The market's positive momentum is further supported by Wall Street's higher opening and expectations of economic data releases, including the upcoming jobs report. Both U.S. and Canadian stocks have hit record highs at the market open, reflecting a broad market optimism.