Both the S&amp;P and NASDAQ indices are on pace for record closing levels after the stronger-than-expected US jobs report. The NASDAQ index is up 1.26% on the day while the S&amp;P index is up 0.80%. The Dow Industrial Average is up 0.20%.For the week, the NASDAQ index is on pace for a 4% gain for the week, while the S&amp;P is up 2.25% currently. Some oversizing gains were Datadog and Micron. Intel added another 16.5% . For the year, the stock of the once beleaguered chip manufacturer is up 213%. AMD is up 20.37% this week and up 102% for the year.How have the Magnificent 7 performed in 2026:<ul><li>Alphabet Inc.: +27.95%
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Amazon.com: +17.99%
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NVIDIA: +15.61%
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Apple Inc.: +8.23%
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Tesla: -5.19%
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Meta Platforms: -7.33%
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Microsoft: -14.10%</li></ul>The major indices in the US have been led by the Russell 2000 (the Russell 2000 reached a new all-time high this week at 2888.61 but is below that level currently). <section><ul><li>iShares Russell 2000 ETF: +15.18% YTD
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Nasdaq Composite: +12.45% YTD
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S&amp;P 500: +8.03% YTD
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Dow Jones Industrial Average: +3.43% YTD</li></ul>The gains this year come despite the War in Iran and the tariffs. Increased productivity is helping the charge to highs.</section>

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Broader US indices, including the S&P and NASDAQ, are on track for record closing levels following a strong US jobs report. The NASDAQ is up 1.26% and projected to gain 4% this week, while the S&P is up 0.80% with a 2.25% weekly gain. Notable performers include Intel, up 16.5%, and AMD, up 20.37% this week. The Russell 2000 reached a new high, and year-to-date gains are significant across major indices despite geopolitical tensions and tariffs, driven by increased productivity.

- The S&P and NASDAQ indices are nearing record highs following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report, with the NASDAQ up 1.26% and the S&P up 0.80%.  
- Year-to-date performance shows notable gains across major indices; the Russell 2000 has risen 15.18%, while the NASDAQ and S&P are up 12.45% and 8.03%, respectively.  
- These gains occur in the context of ongoing challenges such as the War in Iran and tariffs, highlighting increased productivity as a key factor.

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Broader US indices on pace for solid gains this week