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Pulse AI Brief
Updated Oct 5, 2026 7:02 PM ET
The Nasdaq Composite reached an intraday all-time high and record close Monday, driven by Nvidia's surge to its first record high in months. Options traders expect Nvidia to cross the $6 trillion market-cap threshold by month-end, cementing its position as the AI infrastructure cornerstone.
Nvidia's valuation momentum reflects analyst conviction on its cheap valuation relative to earnings and its irreplaceable role in AI deployment. The broader index strength signals sustained institutional appetite for large-cap tech despite macro headwinds, with futures showing little change after the rally.
Nvidia's dominance underscores the concentration of AI upside in a handful of semiconductor and cloud infrastructure plays. This rally persists even as the Fed maintains higher rates, suggesting market conviction that AI productivity gains justify premium valuations.
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