Why is Nasdaq suddenly up today? S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite jump despite Iran crisis shock — here’s what’s boosting Nasdaq sentiment

The Nasdaq Composite rose 80.79 points to 22,749.00, up 0.36%, after falling 1.6% earlier today. Investors first sold on Iran strike fears. Then they bought the dip. Strong gains in NVIDIA Corporation and Microsoft Corporation lifted the tech-heavy index. The S&P 500 stayed flat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped. Bitcoin jumped over 5%. Gold spiked. The CBOE Volatility Index hit 2026 highs. Investors balanced risk and growth. AI stocks drove momentum. Traders now watch oil prices and the U.S. jobs report for the next stock market move.