The Nasdaq hit a record high on Friday, as investors piled into technology companies on optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect for looser monetary policy, putting the index on track to confirm a bull market.

The Nasdaq 100 soared 30% in just 12 weeks, reaching new all-time highs in June 2025. While past instances of such momentum are rare, most led to extended bull markets.

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