Microsoft and Nvidia drove Nasdaq to a record high on October 1, 2026.

The entities involved

• Microsoft →

  American multinational technology corporation

  • AWS growth drives Amazon's financial outlook, and both Amazon and Microsoft are building AI infrastructure.02:55
  • Nadella established discipline at Microsoft while Jefferson authorized Lewis and Clark to adjust their expedition into the Louisiana Territory.02:51
• Nasdaq →

  American fully electronic stock exchange

  • Symbotic stock is listed on Nasdaq, and Royal Bank of Canada has increased its investment stake in the company.04:17
  • The VanEck Semiconductor ETF is currently trading on the Nasdaq exchange and has filed necessary documentation with the SEC.04:10
• Nvidia →

  American multinational technology company

  • AMD plans to acquire World Labs for $8.2 billion, while Nvidia's venture capital arm invested in Reactor.03:49
  • Major tech companies, including Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, SpaceX, and Amazon, are benefiting from the current AI investment craze.01:12

Related events

• Microsoft stock performance is currently tracking the broader market index.Sep 12
• AI stock sell-off impacted Nasdaq on September 14, 2026.Sep 14
• Top Win International Ltd and GigaCloud Technology have been listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.Aug 30
• Semiconductor stocks like Nvidia and AMD support Nasdaq strength, but market caution is rising due to hawkish FED policy.Jul 28
• Nvidia and Microsoft are identified as top holdings within the Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF.Sep 19