News on nas100

The NASDAQ-100 Index (NAS100) is a widely followed stock market index that tracks the performance of the 100 largest and most actively traded non-financial stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Here are some recent news and updates on the NAS100:

Recent Performance:

As of March 2023, the NAS100 has been trading in a relatively narrow range, with some volatility due to global economic concerns and market sentiment. The index has been hovering around the 12,000 level, with a year-to-date return of around 5%.

Top Gainers:

Some of the top gainers in the NAS100 index in recent weeks include:

  1. NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) - up 15% in the past month
  2. Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) - up 12% in the past month
  3. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) - up 10% in the past month
  4. Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) - up 9% in the past month
  5. Facebook, Inc. (FB) - up 8% in the past month

Top Losers:

Some of the top losers in the NAS100 index in recent weeks include:

  1. Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) - down 15% in the past month
  2. Intel Corporation (INTC) - down 12% in the past month
  3. Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) - down 10% in the past month
  4. Oracle Corporation (ORCL) - down 9% in the past month
  5. Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) - down 8% in the past month

Sector Performance:

The NAS100 index is composed of stocks from various sectors, including:

  1. Technology: 44% of the index
  2. Healthcare: 14% of the index
  3. Consumer Discretionary: 12% of the index
  4. Industrials: 10% of the index
  5. Financials: 6% of the index

In recent weeks, the Technology sector has been the strongest performer, driven by the growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity stocks. The Healthcare sector has also been performing well, driven by the growth of biotechnology and pharmaceutical stocks.

Economic Indicators:

The NAS100 index is influenced by various economic indicators, including:

  1. GDP growth: The US economy has been growing at a moderate pace, with a GDP growth rate of around 2%.
  2. Inflation: Inflation has been relatively low, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) growing at an annual rate of around 2%.
  3. Interest Rates: The Federal Reserve has been keeping interest rates low, with the Federal Funds Rate currently at around 2.5%.
  4. Unemployment: The unemployment rate has been declining, with the rate currently at around 3.5%.

These economic indicators can impact the performance of the NAS100 index, as well as individual stocks within the index.