On February 28, 2025, the S&P 500 experienced a notable surge, adding over $850 billion in market capitalization within the final two hours of trading. This increase was attributed to a wave of buying activity among investors focusing on technology stocks. The overall US stock market also saw a substantial boost, with reports indicating that more than $825 billion was added throughout the day. The rapid recovery in the stock market has been characterized as historic by some analysts, signaling a potential turnaround in investor sentiment.