Nasdaq 100 Closes Above 30,000 for First Time as Dell's $43.8 Billion Sales Fuel AI Rally
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Updated · IG International · Jun 1
Nasdaq 100 Closes Above 30,000 for First Time as Dell's $43.8 Billion Sales Fuel AI Rally
6 articles · Updated · IG International · Jun 1
The Nasdaq 100 rose 2.9% last week to finish above 30,000 for the first time, outpacing the S&P 500's 1.4% gain and the Dow's 0.9% advance.
Dell powered the move after reporting record quarterly revenue of $43.8 billion—well above the $35.7 billion consensus—as AI-optimised server sales jumped 757% to $16.1 billion and full-year guidance was lifted to $167 billion.
Dell shares surged 42.6% on the week, Super Micro climbed 29.5%, and Micron hit a record high after UBS raised its price target to $1,625, reinforcing bets that AI infrastructure demand is reshaping the hardware supply chain.
After a 33% run since March 31, the US Tech 100's next technical target is 32,700, though overbought signals point to possible pullback risk toward 29,400.
The AI-led strength contrasted with weaker pockets elsewhere: Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 1.7% as capital-flow curbs and limited hardware exposure weighed, while WTI crude slid nearly 10% on US-Iran ceasefire hopes.
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Nasdaq 100 Breaks 30,000 Barrier: AI-Fueled Semiconductor and Infrastructure Stocks Lead Market Transformation
Overview
Last week, the Nasdaq 100 closed above 30,000 for the first time, driven by a strong AI-fueled rally in major technology stocks. This surge was supported by exceptional performance from AI hardware and semiconductor companies, such as Intel, whose stock soared to near all-time highs. The broader market showed increased optimism as investors balanced robust corporate earnings—like the S&P 500’s projected 29% growth—with ongoing geopolitical and inflation risks. Overall, the AI boom not only lifted key tech stocks but also fueled market enthusiasm and optimism, highlighting the powerful impact of AI on the financial markets.