Nasdaq Hits Record 20,000 Amid Tech Surge and Inflation Concerns
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The Nasdaq Composite reached a record high, surpassing 20,000 points, driven by gains in tech giants like Alphabet and Tesla, which collectively added $416 billion in market cap. U.S. inflation met expectations, supporting predictions of a Federal Reserve rate cut, potentially boosting tech stocks further. However, concerns about future inflation due to potential tariff increases by President-elect Trump could impact the Fed's easing cycle and the tech rally. Tesla's stock surge is partly attributed to CEO Elon Musk's favorable ties with Trump.
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