StocksMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 30 September 2026•Updated 1 October 2026•

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Nasdaq and S&P 500 Extend Gains in Final Trading Hour Led by Tech Rally

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Key Facts

1The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.52% to 26,935.52 in early trading Wednesday.

2Intel led semiconductor gains driven by strong demand for AI technologies.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 continued to climb during the final hour of trading on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, as technology stocks jumped. Invezz reported that Intel led gains within the semiconductor sector, while the Dow Jones lagged behind the broader tech-driven rally.

The Nasdaq index rose nearly 2% during September 2026, supported by a late-month rally in technology and artificial intelligence infrastructure stocks. Intel shares closed at $115.93 on September 29, 2026, while NDAQ closed at $91.85 on the same date, marking the strongest monthly performance for tech-heavy indices since June.

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