Markets Fall Back in Love With the AI Trade, Fueling a Surprise August Rally

The in fact, has powered more than 3.3% higher since the end of July, running a four-day winning streak and reaching a record high of 7736. The gains are mainly tied in part to 7.7% gain for the and more modest 4.3% bump for an index of the tech giants. All three of the market’s major sectors that include the biggest tech stocks, in fact, are pacing gains for the week, with consumer discretionary leaping 6.6%, communications services rising 3.4%, and information technology rising 2.1%.