U.S. stocks edged higher Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closing at fresh records as investors braced for a pivotal week of Big Tech earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged slightly, ending marginally lower.
Top Gainers
Nvidia (NVDA) jumped 4% to an all-time high, extending its AI-fueled rally and briefly reclaiming a $5 trillion valuation.
Organon (OGN) surged 17% after agreeing to an $11.75 billion acquisition by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, marking one of the day’s biggest deal-driven moves.
Intel (INTC)added nearly 3%, building on last week’s 24% breakout to record highs amid renewed optimism in semiconductor demand.
Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) plunged nearly 9%, the worst performer in the S&P 500, after disappointing earnings and a reduced full-year outlook.
Arm Holdings (ARM) dropped 8% as investors locked in profits following last week’s 40% surge to record highs.
Airline stocks were mixed, with Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) slipping slightly despite ongoing speculation about potential government support for the sector.