Edition for Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Semiconductor Demand Lifts Nasdaq 100 0.8% Higher Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Rising AI infrastructure spending and strong Micron Technology (MU) earnings expectations will drive tech gains. We put the odds of a green S&P close at 63%.

Our call:Markets should go up·65% chance we're right·confidence 75/100

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Opening Bell

SPX

+0.45%

↑ 58%

NDX

+0.82%

↑ 61%

DJI

+0.35%

↑ 55%

RUT

+0.25%

↑ 52%

VIX

-2.50%

↑ 44%

DXY

-0.05%

↑ 49%

The Editorial

Semiconductor Strength Lifts Nasdaq 100 0.8% Higher Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Anticipated strong Micron Technology (MU) earnings and sustained AI investment will drive the technology sector. We put the odds of a green S&P close at 63%.