StocksMedium•2 October 2026•
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Nasdaq 100 and Nvidia Hit Record Highs Following Weak Jobs Report
Key Facts
1The Nasdaq 100 and Nvidia stock reached record highs following a weak September payrolls report.
2Weak payroll data reduced bets on further Federal Reserve monetary tightening.
The Nasdaq 100 index and Nvidia stock reached record highs following a weak September payrolls report. Benzinga reported that the weak payroll data reduced bets on further Federal Reserve monetary tightening, supporting growth-oriented assets.
Nvidia shares closed at $230.86 on October 1, 2026, while NDAQ closed at $91.67 on the same date. Within the semiconductor peer group, AMD closed at $615.73 and TSM closed at $459.20 on October 1, 2026.