Tech Stocks Push Market to a New High

The tech-heavy Nasdaq hit its highest level ever during and at the close on October 5, 2026, Investopedia reported. The broader S&P 500 — a basket of 500 U.S. companies — rose as most giant tech stocks climbed, according to Kitco. My read: Big Tech profits are holding up, not the whole market, but small borrowers still face tight credit.