S&P 500 Tops 7,600 as AI IPO Frenzy Lifts Dow, Nasdaq and Nikkei to Records
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Updated · CNBC · Jun 3
S&P 500 Tops 7,600 as AI IPO Frenzy Lifts Dow, Nasdaq and Nikkei to Records
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jun 3
Summary
7,600 marked a first for the S&P 500, which closed at a record high alongside fresh peaks for the Dow and Nasdaq; Japan's Nikkei 225 also hit an all-time high.
AI enthusiasm and expectations for huge listings from OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX are driving the rally, with Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon saying markets show more greed than fear.
Deutsche Bank warned the speed of the S&P's climb is unprecedented outside a post-recession rebound, echoing concerns that the last similarly rapid rise preceded the 1987 crash.
Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest since February as some investors shift liquidity toward private markets and expected IPOs, while oil edged higher on stalled U.S.-Iran talks and new U.S. defensive strikes.
Trade risks are also re-emerging after the U.S. Trade Representative proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies including the EU, China and Japan.
As Wall Street warns of a 1987-style crash, why is it fueling the fire with record-breaking AI IPOs?
Markets ignore geopolitical risks for AI gains, but which will break first: the market bubble or the U.S.-Iran standoff?
With AI draining billions from crypto, are we witnessing the end of digital assets as a mainstream investment class?
Global Stock Markets Hit Record Highs in June 2026: AI, Semiconductors, and Corporate Earnings Drive Rally Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Risks
Overview
In early June 2026, global financial markets showed notable strength, highlighted by a broad market rally driven by robust U.S. corporate profits and underlying economic resilience. Japan’s Nikkei 225 reached a record high, boosted by strong gains in technology, especially from Tokyo Electron. The technology sector, particularly Artificial Intelligence, played a key role in supporting U.S. economic growth, with the development of AI data centers further fueling momentum. While these advances led to impressive gains in some regions, the overall global picture remained mixed, as high yields and varied performance across markets introduced caution and selectivity into the rally.